Thanksgiving Day

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Exceeds Industry Estimates

An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations.

By Danielle Kaye

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What Is Black Friday?

Black Friday remains one of the busiest shopping days of the year, but its impact has been diluted by monthlong holiday sales and the convenience of buying online.

By Santul Nerkar

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Couldn’t Stop Looking at Her’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

By Brian Rea

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Why Do We Love the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade So Much?

The nostalgia-fueled production has been the most-watched entertainment program in the United States for the past three years, ahead of the Oscars and the World Series.

By John Koblin