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The Birth of Black Friday: Retail History Challenge
The holiday shopping season kickoff has a fascinating origin story that many don't know about. Test your knowledge of retail history with this question about one of the biggest shopping days of the year. The answer might surprise you, as the term 'Black Friday' has evolved significantly from its original meaning to become the consumer phenomenon we know today.
What was the original meaning of 'Black Friday' before it became associated with post-Thanksgiving shopping?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'A stock market crash in 1869 when gold prices plummeted', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'A term coined by retailers in the 1950s for their biggest profit day', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'A reference to factory workers calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Philadelphia police slang for heavy traffic on the day after Thanksgiving', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |