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

Black Friday has become a global shopping phenomenon, marking the beginning of the holiday shopping season. But how well do you really know the origins of this retail juggernaut? Test your knowledge about one of the most significant shopping festivals that has transformed retail strategies worldwide and continues to evolve in our digital age.

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A stock market crash in 1869 when gold prices plummeted
The day retailers' accounting books went from 'red' (loss) to 'black' (profit)
A term coined by Philadelphia police for the chaos of post-Thanksgiving shoppers and tourists
The day factory workers called in sick after Thanksgiving to extend their holiday