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 retail events globally, marking the beginning of the holiday shopping season. But this cultural shopping tradition has unique historical roots that many consumers may not be aware of. Test your knowledge about this retail phenomenon that blends commerce with cultural tradition, and discover how it has evolved from its origins to become a global retail milestone.

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A stock market crash in 1869 when gold prices plummeted
The day retailers traditionally went from operating at a loss ('in the red') to making a profit ('in the black')
A term coined by retail workers to describe the chaos of post-holiday returns
The day when department stores first unveiled their Christmas window displays in the 1930s