Black Friday ESL

American culture

BLACK FRIDAY

WHAT IS BLACK FRIDAY?

Black Friday is a very popular shopping day in the United States. It happens every year on the day after Thanksgiving, which is always the fourth Thursday in November. The day is known for big sales, discounts, and people shopping to prepare for Christmas.

WHAT IS BLACK FRIDAY?

WHAT IS BLACK FRIDAY?

BLACK FRIDAYHISTORY

The name "Black Friday" became popular in the 1960s in Philadelphia. The streets were full of cars and people, and the city was very crowded. The police called it "Black Friday" because it was hard to control the traffic and crowds.

HISTORY OF BLACK FRIDAY

Some people say "Black" refers to stores making a lot of money because they move from being: "in the red" (losing money) to "in the black" (making a profit).

HISTORY OF BLACK FRIDAY

BLACK FRIDAYQuiz time!

When is Black Friday?

The first day of December

The day after Thanksgiving

The day before Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving Day

Question 1

When did people start shopping on the Friday after Thanksgiving?

In the 1970s

In the 1950s

In the 1980s

In the 1960s

Question 2

Where did the name "Black Friday" become popular?

Philadelphia

Chicago

Los Angeles

New York

Question 3

What was the original meaning of "Black Friday"?

A celebration for the police

A difficult day for traffic and crowds

A day for families to gather

A day for online sales

Question 4

What does "Black" in "Black Friday" mean for stores?

Closing early

Giving free products

Making a profit

Losing money

Question 5

BLACK FRIDAYNOWADAYS

Today, Black Friday is not only an American tradition.Many countries around the world now have Black Friday sales. Shops and online stores offer huge discounts, and people line up early or stay awake all night to find the best deals.

BLACK FRIDAY NOWADAYS

It has become the start of the Christmas shopping season and one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

BLACK FRIDAY NOWADAYS

Following Black Friday, Cyber Monday was created in 2005. This day is for online shopping, with big discounts offered by websites and e-commerce stores.

BLACK FRIDAY NOWADAYS

BLACK FRIDAY &CONSUMERISM

Black Friday also raises questions about CONSUMERISM.

BLACK FRIDAY & CONSUMERISM

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Many people buy things they don’t really need just because the prices are low.

BLACK FRIDAY & CONSUMERISM

Critics argue that Black Friday encourages people to value MATERIAL THINGS more than EXPERIENCES or RELATIONSHIPS.

BLACK FRIDAY & CONSUMERISM

BLACK FRIDAYQuiz time! Part 2

What is one problem with Black Friday?

Shops don’t give enough discounts

People buy things they don’t need

Stores close too early

People spend too much time alone

Question 6

Why was Cyber Monday created??

To celebrate Thanksgiving

To allow people to shop online

To stop people from shopping in person

To give discounts in stores

Question 7

What do critics say Black Friday encourages?

Celebrating the holiday season

Materialism over relationships

Saving money for important things

Gratitude and sharing

Question 8

What is one problem with consumerism?

It creates more jobs

People buy too many things

People save more money

It helps the economy grow

Question 9

How is consumerism bad for the environment?

Too much waste and pollution

Shops make a lot of money

It saves resources

People work too much

Question 10

YOUR TURN!

example 1

example 2

Think of a color you like and a day of the week.Describe Your Festivity.

• What happens on this day?

Do people buy something? Do they play games? Do they give gifts?

• Why is it special?

Is it for fun? To help others? To celebrate something?

• What do people do?

Do they wear special clothes, eat special food, or decorate their homes?

CREATE YOUR OWN DAY!

Prof.ssa Cuniberti

the end.Thanks for watching!

Consumerism means buying and using many products and services. It is the idea that having more things can make people happy. Sometimes, it is good because it helps businesses and the economy grow. But it can also be bad if people buy things they don’t need or if it creates too much waste and pollution.For example:

• Buying new clothes every month because it’s fun is consumerism.
• Using what you already have instead of buying new things is not consumerism.

What is consumerism?

Purple Tuesday

On Purple Tuesday, everyone wears purple clothes. People give purple flowers to friends to show they care. Shops sell purple candy, balloons, and toys. At night, there is a big parade with purple lights and music. It’s a day to celebrate FRIENDSHIP and to make people feel happy and loved.

Golden Sunday

Golden Sunday is a day to celebrate GENEROSITY. On this day, people wear golden accessories like ribbons or bracelets. Shops offer discounts on items that can be donated, like clothes and food. Communities organize events where people help others, such as cooking for those in need or visiting the elderly.It’s a day to celebrate GOLDEN HEARTS.