Happy belated Thanksgiving for all celebrating the day! I loved living in the States for a couple of years, mainly because I was thankful twice each year. I got to celebrate Canadian and American Thanksgiving.
Black Friday makes me cringe, though. I do not understand why an American trend is now alive and growing like the plague in Canada, other than for commercial reasons. Last year, I refused to participate. I am in the same boat today.
I think I am turned off by these alleged deals in Canada because I don't have anything to buy. I plan my gift-buying so well that I have been done my Christmas shopping since October!
If I do get the itch to buy at discount prices, I will either give Cyber Monday a shot, or wait till we have Boxing Day sales in December.
My rant about Boxing Day sales getting extended in recent years to Boxing week sales merits a new blog post down the road.
My guy, who is an avid shopper, doesn't mind Black Friday. However, he feels the same way that I do about the prices. He hasn't found decent prices on items that he wants. Meanwhile, he loves Boxing Day sales as much as I do.
Unless there is a specific item I want that has been advertised for Black Friday, I stay away from the stores. There was one thing I wanted this year and since many stores are now allowing Black Friday shopping online, I was able to order it and even got free shipping. No fuss, no muss and I can sleep in! :D
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings...Cat
I don't blame you from staying away from the crowds and shopping at the stores. Glad you got what you wanted without dealing with any stress visiting a physical store. =)
DeleteHi, Black Friday has migrated to England too. It lasts ages though and is driving us all mad!! I would rather have had thanksgiving than that...
ReplyDeletelove Jan, xx
Oh, no! Black Friday spreading across the commonwealth is sad.
DeleteHello, Jan is right, Black Friday isn't just one day here in the UK, it lasts for ages.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ronnie
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Ugh! Yes, it seems like Black Friday is more like Black Friday for two weeks. It's ridiculous.
DeleteI got one good deal today as a Christmas present for my wife and mistress. Hopefully she will like it.
ReplyDeleteYay! It always feels great when you get a good deal. I hope that she likes her present, too. =)
DeleteNo Black Friday shopping for me. I worked today, making money, not spending money. ;) It certainly would be interesting if Boxing Day sales migrated here the way Black Friday sales have migrated there. lol
ReplyDeleteI hear you, Lilli! I worked and came home on Black Friday.
DeleteHey, maybe a Boxing Day-Black Friday swap would work. It could be a reality series... haha!