World 11-25-20

BLACK FRIDAY | THE WORLD
Black Friday: Why So Popular?
Black Friday is an
informal name used
to describe the day
after Thanksgiving,
the busiest shopping
day of the year in the
United States.
For many families, Black Friday shopping and deals have
ecoe uon trdition The dy seres s the unofici
kickoff to the holiday shopping season and is critical to
retailers across the country.
The term Black Friday was created in the 1960s to mark
the strt to the hrists shoppin seson nd sinifies stores
oin ro the red finnci oss to ck profit or
the past few years, many retailers stopped waiting for Black
Friday to kick off the holiday shopping season, opting to get
thins strts on Thnksiin insted ou find nuerous
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stores opening up on the holiday with items
up for sale in stores and online.
Electronics, jewelry, cooking supplies and
furniture are just a few of the typical items
youre ikey to find on se durin Bck
Friday.
HOW TO SCORE ON BLACK FRIDAY
Many retailers save their best once-a-year
blockbuster deals for Black Friday. Staying
informed is key to saving the most money
this year on your holiday shopping. Watch
for opportunities to sign up for in-store
programs or online rewards. Sign up for
ei notifictions ro your orite reti
ers, especially your local businesses. These
emails can keep you apprised of any Black
Friday promotions as well as ongoing deals
and announcements throughout the year.
WATCH SOCIAL MEDIA
Most mainstream retailers will offer
coupons and deals on their websites and
social media, so also be sure to follow your
favorite stores on all of the main social
media platforms. Keep a running record of
the best deals when you’re plotting out your
shopping strategy.
DON’T PUT OFF ‘TIL TOMORROW
WHAT YOU CAN SELL TODAY!
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The Greater Barre Craft Guild has been hosting its Winter Festival of Vermont Crafters at the Barre Auditorium
for almost 40 years. They are a non-profi t organization and their main goal is to provide a reputable setting
for artisans and crafters to promote and sell their high quality Vermont crafts. Regrettably the 2020 show has
been cancelled due to Covid-19. The Greater Barre Craft Guild would like to invite you to visit these talented,
juried crafters. They have items available for your holiday gift giving on their websites.
JEWELRY
Kimberlie J. Koalenz-Rosa
Silver & Golden Slices
silvergoldenslices@gmail.com
802-522-4319
Handcrafted Metal Items
and Repairs
FINE ART
Ben Thurber
Ben Thurber Art
www.benthurberart.com
benthurberart@gmail.com
Calendars, coasters, canvases,
notecards, mugs
FELTING
Kate Latz
Positive Purls
www.positivepurls.etsy.com
802-839-9967
Felted Accessories and
Creative Gifts
WOODCARVING
Ken Klingler
Klingler Woodcarving
www.vermontcrafts.com
802-426-3811
Antler Art, Woodcarvings,
Jewlery, Clocks, Paintings
Your baby’s first
Christmas should be
extra special, for him
or her and for you.
Make it a keepsake
by sending your
baby’s photo to us.
Each week we’re
placing photos of first-
Christmas babies in
our special holiday
sections. Just fill out
the short form
below and mail it
with your $9.95 fee
for publishing costs. Your baby’s
BABY’S NAME
Date of Birth
PARENTS’ NAMES
TOWN
picture will appear in our Holiday editions.
Only babies born after December 2019 qualify.
Pictures will be returned.
FIll out this form and send with a photo of your baby and $9.95.
All entries must be received no later than December 16, 2020.
Baby’s Name _______________________________________________
Birthdate ___________________________________________________
Parents’ Name _____________________________________________
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