What was the original meaning of the term 'Black Friday' when it was first used in Philadelphia in the 1950s-60s?

Black Friday has become one of the most significant shopping festivals in retail history, marking the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. But its origins are often misunderstood. Test your knowledge about how this retail phenomenon got its name and how it transformed from a local Philadelphia term to a global shopping event that has shaped retail strategy, consumer behavior, and even digital transformation across decades.

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The day retail businesses finally went from 'in the red' to profitable ('in the black') for the year
A term used by Philadelphia police to describe the chaos and traffic congestion that occurred the day after Thanksgiving
A marketing campaign created by department stores to boost post-Thanksgiving sales
A reference to the stock market crash that occurred on a Friday after Thanksgiving in the 1950s