changing seasons

Thanksgiving Day is not just about the turkey… or the American History… or family gathering. No, Thanksgiving Day is not just about being grateful about good harvest and the blessings. Thanksgiving Day is also about Macy’s and Black Friday too.

Yep! Black Friday is synonymous to Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday is the aftermath of Thanksgiving Day. And in my personal opinion and based on my observation, people get stuffed with food from the Thanksgiving meal to prepare them for the long wait at the stores like Macy’s, Walmart and Best Buys [just to name a few] that will open at 12 midnight or 5 in the morning. Hahahaha. Of course I am just joking.

But seriously, I can’t help but notice that during the Thanksgiving meal, my step-daughters and in-laws were talking about “sale this and sale that”. During the Thanksgiving meal, they were already talking about the Christmas presents that they wanted to buy for each member of the family. During the Thanksgiving meal, they were already comparing wish list. And after Thanksgiving Day meal they were getting ready to go to the store and wait till the store opens.

Photo courtesy of CBBC Newsround

Likewise, somewhere out of the State of Maine… somewhere more specific like… New York… a festive parade was held. A parade that New Yorkers and foreigners alike are looking forward to every Thanksgiving Day. A parade that shows that the we should be grateful… for the good harvest… for the blessings… and for Macy’s. A parade that signals that Black Friday is a day to be grateful for because, all items at Macy’s are on sale. Consumers should be grateful that they can buy their Christmas wish lists at discounted prices - 50% or 75% off. And consumers should be thankful because Thanksgiving Day is not complete without Macy’s Parade.

Oh well, we indeed have lots of reasons to be thankful for. We should be thankful that we have some money to spend for Black Friday despite the ailing economy and recession. We should be thankful for Black Friday because after all Christmas will never be postponed.

Additional Information:
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade History

Photo/Video Credits:
CBBC Newsround
Watch You Tube of Charice @ Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York

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