Where does Black Friday come from? @OxfordLanguages
Where does Black Friday come from? @OxfordLanguages
Uploaded November 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Often referred to as "Black Friday" in the U.S., the Friday after Thanksgiving marks the start of the Christmas and holiday shopping season. Follow along as we bust the popular "black ink" myth and uncover the real reason we call the day "Black Friday."

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