Blog 12_ Black Friday

In the United States and Canada, the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. People fill up department stores and malls in order to get the best bargain. Many wake up at 4 a.m., or earlier, just for special sells. It's the perfect time to find clothes, boots, and electronics. It is the busiest shopping day of the year.
I have never personally experienced Black Friday before because I've always lived in Asia. However, I have heard numerous stories and seen countless pictures of Black Friday. Every single person, from young to old, seems to be out of the house shopping. To me, it sounds like the best day ever. Who doesn't like great discounts? Who doesn't want a day of simply spending money and buying everything you want? I have seen photos of my friends, each holding three big bags of "success," at the very least. I have listened to my friends show off the new cameras they got at a fairly cheap price.
In my opinion, every country should have Black Friday. This would most certainly boost the GDP because of the sudden increase in consumption every year on that day. However, it would be very difficult. It takes a very long time to establish a tradition; it is said that Black Friday started in 1975. Stores may be reluctant be give great discounts because they feel they have nothing to earn. Perhaps the government could give the stores incentives to provide good bargains on Black Fridays, such as lower tax.