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The history behind Black Friday

Make Me Smart

CHAPTER

Unpacking Black Friday Traditions

This chapter explores the origins and cultural significance of Black Friday in America, tracing its name back to the 1950s and its association with the Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. The discussion includes personal anecdotes about shopping experiences, both in-store and online, as well as the joy of gift-giving during the holiday season. Humor and nostalgia punctuate the conversation as the speakers reflect on the transformation of Black Friday into a beloved shopping holiday.

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