The holiday season in the West often reinforces the consumerism and commercialism that has become deeply connected with the North American and European cultures.
Christmas and the New Year are often termed as “the big days,” for many thoughts turn to buying gifts, hanging decorations, and visiting relatives.
But those days also see the spending of lots of money; for the majority of Americans, who are called the working poor, this time of year, can be more difficult.
Black Friday, which is part of the holiday season, is now firmly established as the busiest shopping day in the United States.
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