Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Most of my time was spent with family and football. What astonishes me every year, is that the prepartations and shopping that goes into Thanksgiving is incredible. Moms and Dads will wake up at the crack of dawn to get the latest deal on a turkey, decorations, etc. Then, comes Black Friday. Black Friday, is a day where you can get the biggest bargain on material possesions in every marquee department store or shopping store. However, stores open at 4 in the morning to cleanhouse all of their inventory. Coupled with Black Friday, Hanukkah fell during the Thanksgiving holiday. This is the first time in over a hundred and fifty years. Now, stores have heightened Jewish consumers now that they are shopping for Thanksgivng, Hanukkah and Black Friday.  With all of this being said, I think we as American consumers are obsessed over low prices. Now, I don't fault ourselves, but the media exposure to Black Friday, it detracts from the core values that the holiday season represents, which is family, charity, and faith.  We have to take a step back and realize these issues. Buying things doesn't necessarily make you happier. Think about those in poverty that can't afford a normal lifestyle. Black Friday shopping is the last thing on their mind.  Spend time with your family and spend less.

Enjoy this holiday clip from a funny man!


http://youtu.be/jIDPdOyZN7c

Happy Thankgivukkah to my Jewish peeps

http://youtu.be/Rd1Pyu9_rxo

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