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It’s hard to believe that another year has almost come and gone and Thanksgiving is nearly upon us. This is the time of year where I like to reflect and think back at the year that was and to start thinking about next year. It’s also the time to think about all the positive things that are in my life and the many blessings I have.
The Disappearance of Black Friday
For the past several years, retailers have started opening up as early as possible on the day after Thanksgiving, affectionately known as “Black Friday.” It used to be that the stores would open at 8 a.m., then 7 a.m., then 5 a.m., then even 4 a.m. This year, stores are actually opening on Thanksgiving for Black Friday. I think it’s safe to say that next year, stores won’t even bother closing on Thanksgiving as sales have become that important to them.
Read on for my commentary on stores opening on Thanksgiving.
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