I usually pay no attention to Black Friday. Maybe because I'm too disorganized to figure out what I want to buy for Christmas, but it's also my own personal act of rebellion. However, last week I did take advantage of the Black Friday Storyand and NH sale--both the theme park and aquarium day passes for only $35 each, good any time during the 2026 season!! We went this year with three of my grandkids and their parents and it was awesome!
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That's nice Catherine, since you are essentially buying experiences rather than stuff.Originally Posted by catherine
When I was a child, I remember finding it very odd (to say the least) that people would trample one another just to score a discount on material goods. I also found it unusual that no sooner would people finish enjoying a meal with their families, they would abandon them to rush to a participating store and wait in-line just to be the first in the crowd to score a deal. These opinions were further strengthened when my family - primarily my mother - would openly express disgust for the so-called holiday. I also noticed later on that the prices of these goods would surprisingly increase before being "marked down" for Black Friday. The whole Black Friday event felt like a scam and I never had a desire to participate.
Although I can't help but roll my eyes at the fact that Black Friday has now become a month-long event for some companies offering less discounts, at least I no longer hear reports of people being trampled or fist-fights breaking out for the latest Tickle Me Elmo or whatever crap is popular in a given year.
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