Thanksgiving

xilman · 2014-11-27, 08:37

Today is when we give thanks for having successfully exported a bunch of religious fundamentalists in 1620, after which they went on to create a Christian State and to massacre everyone who stood in their way.

Plus ça change.

Uncwilly · 2014-11-27, 17:08

Thank you Paul for that British view of the day. Here are a few more.

And here is a little primer for those whose ancestors were too timid to explore and decided to cower in subjugation to the crown:
http://www.yankeefog.com/2004/11/thanksgiving-a.html

xilman · 2014-11-27, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncwilly

And here is a little primer for those whose ancestors were too timid to explore and decided to cower in subjugation to the crown:
http://www.yankeefog.com/2004/11/thanksgiving-a.html

YHBT
YHL
HTH
HAND

Mark Rose · 2014-11-27, 18:05

Why this thread now? Thanksgiving was 45 days ago.

NBtarheel_33 · 2014-11-27, 22:46

So I've always been curious how European retailers get on without a "Black Friday". How does everyone know when to start Christmas shopping?

retina · 2014-11-27, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBtarheel_33

So I've always been curious how European retailers get on without a "Black Friday". How does everyone know when to start Christmas shopping?

A fine example of how the retailers have successfully brainwashed everyone into spending their money on things they don't need at certain times of the year.

Nick · 2014-11-27, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBtarheel_33

So I've always been curious how European retailers get on without a "Black Friday". How does everyone know when to start Christmas shopping?

Different European cultures have their own solutions to that one.
For people in the United Kingdom (over a certain age), see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stir-up_Sunday

For people in the Kingdom of the Netherlands (including the Caribbean part), Belgium, Luxembourg and parts of northern France, see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas

Uncwilly · 2014-11-28, 06:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by xilman

YHBT

Sorry, it is actually YWHBT. I made that play intentionally.

ewmayer · 2014-11-30, 01:24

42 Million Dead In Bloodiest Black Friday Weekend On Record

kladner · 2014-11-30, 06:59

I can't figure whether to laugh or cry.

ewmayer · 2014-12-01, 00:30

Learning about Black Friday from Google Trends

Besides the data analysis based on US-based searches, also mentions several other countries where retailers have established similar "consumer holidays".

2014-11-27, 08:37	#1
xilman Bamboozled! "𒉺𒌌𒇷𒆷𒀭" May 2003 Down not across 2916₁₆ Posts	Thanksgiving Today is when we give thanks for having successfully exported a bunch of religious fundamentalists in 1620, after which they went on to create a Christian State and to massacre everyone who stood in their way. Plus ça change.

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2014-11-27, 22:46	#5
NBtarheel_33 "Nathan" Jul 2008 Maryland, USA 5·223 Posts	So I've always been curious how European retailers get on without a "Black Friday". How does everyone know when to start Christmas shopping?

2014-11-30, 01:24	#9
ewmayer ∂²ω=0 Sep 2002 República de California 2·3·1,931 Posts	42 Million Dead In Bloodiest Black Friday Weekend On Record

2014-11-30, 06:59	#10
kladner "Kieren" Jul 2011 In My Own Galaxy! 11×13×71 Posts	I can't figure whether to laugh or cry.

2014-12-01, 00:30	#11
ewmayer ∂²ω=0 Sep 2002 República de California 2·3·1,931 Posts	Learning about Black Friday from Google Trends Besides the data analysis based on US-based searches, also mentions several other countries where retailers have established similar "consumer holidays".