Ruth Anita Foote

Black Friday Blues: Has Holiday Shopping Losts Its Magic?

A realistic horizontal scene of a diverse group of shoppers of all ages rushing forward inside a store during a chaotic Black Friday event, with people pressing toward the front and the energy of the crowd clearly visible.

Once upon a time, Black Friday used to mean something. Much more than it means today. I recently found myself thinking such thoughts when I noticed that the shopping centers were not full, let alone overflowing, the day after Thanksgiving—as they had been in years past. Then a young comedian verified my feelings. He had […]