As usual, we are being bombarded with ads and news stories about Black Friday sales, opening hours, camping out to get there first, etc. It started a week or so before Halloween, and has only intensified since then.
In fact, I was in Chico's last week, trying to replace a pair of trousers before they were all out of my size, and the music being played was "Let it snow." In Miami. Around 88 degrees out. The week before Thanksgiving.
I know it is vital for retailers to make it out of the red during this season, but it is becoming ridiculous. Luckily, I rarely buy much at this time of the year. I work online, so no holiday office parties and gift exchanges. No grandchildren, either. We do not celebrate Christmas, and no Chanukah presents/toys needed for grown children and pets. A trip to the Sprint store to finally get our iPhones will suffice.
My answer to the Black Friday madness? Ignore it. I don't need marked-down electronics, toys, games, sweaters, mittens or hats. Do you really?
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