Saving Thanksgiving

My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis Is Thanksgiving the same? What is the matter with retailers?  Why can’t we have one family day that is celebrated without retail interruptions?  Do we need to save Thanksgiving?  Should we move Thanksgiving back to its original date?  But, some retailers have announced their Black Friday plans even earlier than last year, and a record number of customers are expected to show up for the early sales with tents, coffee, and wearing pajamas.  Black Friday has moved to Thursdays after Thanksgiving dinner and the traditional turkey day trend is rapidly losing precious family time. However, something is changing.  The list of holiday closures on Thanksgiving Day is losing its charm.   For years, Black Friday has been steadily creeping into Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, with full opening hours. Now, in 2024, we are receiving notices of not being opened at all.   For example, this year, Sam’s Club, Costco, Walmart, and Target will be closed on ‘Turkey Day’.  Two years ago Target opened at 8:00 PM Thursday, Thanksgiving night, with continuing non-stop shopping through Black Friday. Sure ordering online is the answer, except there are more returns than anticipated, which “gnaw” at your profit line. What...