What was the original meaning of the term 'Black Friday' in retail before it became associated with post-Thanksgiving shopping?

The post-Thanksgiving shopping phenomenon known as 'Black Friday' has become one of retail's most significant marketing events worldwide. But its origins and how it got its name contain fascinating historical insights into retail marketing strategy. Test your knowledge about this retail marketing milestone that transformed holiday shopping patterns forever.

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The day retail businesses' financial records went from 'in the red' to 'in the black' due to holiday sales
A term used by Philadelphia police in the 1950s to describe the chaotic traffic and crowds that came downtown the day after Thanksgiving
The day factory workers called in sick after Thanksgiving to start holiday shopping, leaving production lines 'blacked out'
A marketing campaign created by department stores in 1939 to boost sales during the final days of the Great Depression