The History of Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the most insane, high-intensity, simply massive shopping sales of the year. Some estimate that upwards of 50% of customers’ holiday shopping is done in this single day alone. With sales in the tens of millions across the US, and now across the globe, this sales trend to jump start the holiday season is an annual spectacle for shoppers and staff alike.

But where does “Black Friday” come from? When did that day become the official shopping holiday? How did these sales even start? You’ll find all of these answers and more down below.