Live Poll Results — Why was the day after Thanksgiving originally called 'Black Friday' in the 1960s
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The Black Friday Origin Story
Black Friday has become a global shopping phenomenon, but its origins are uniquely American. This retail tradition marks the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season and has transformed from a local Philadelphia term to an international retail event generating billions in sales. Test your knowledge about how this massive shopping day got its name and its economic significance!
Why was the day after Thanksgiving originally called 'Black Friday' in the 1960s?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': "Because retailers' accounting ledgers went from red (loss) to black (profit) on this day", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Because Philadelphia police used the term to describe the chaotic traffic and pedestrian congestion from shoppers', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Because stores were historically decorated with black signage to announce sales', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': "Because it marked the day when factory workers called in sick after Thanksgiving, leaving production lines 'in the black'", 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |