You’re either a person who likes Black Friday or you’re not. I am not. Shopping in crowds of people fighting for deals sounds like an uncertain amount of torture. So when some retailers announced their Black Friday sales would start on actual Thanksgiving, I can’t express how terrible that sounds.
Some people love it and get some sick enjoyment from being pushed around just so they can get a ridiculously good deal on a flat screen TV. While it would never be worth it to me, I get some people derive satisfaction from telling people they fought a middle-aged women for a Wii. (Sorry I couldn’t think of a more recent must have Christmas item.) I just don’t.
Unfortunately those crazy individuals we keep Black Friday going strong But can we keep it to Friday, please? It’s bad enough the trick-or-treaters were not even ringing doorbells and stores had Christmas displays up, but can we leave Thanksgiving alone? Let’ take some time to truly be thankful for Thanksgiving and let people enjoy it with their family and loved ones.
At least there are few stores that have kept the employees and customers’ holiday cheer in mind. Nordstrom’s proudly proclaimed they refused to partake in the Thursday sales to celebrate one holiday at time. I have to say, I like their style.
Either way, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!