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

Black Friday has become one of the most significant shopping festivals in retail history, transforming holiday shopping patterns globally. But its origins and evolution tell a fascinating story about American retail innovation, consumer behavior, and economic forces. Test your knowledge about how this retail phenomenon began and how it changed the retail landscape forever.

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A term coined by Philadelphia retailers in the 1940s for their major pre-Christmas sale
A marketing campaign created by department stores in the 1920s to boost post-Depression sales