If you’re reading this, it’s already too late — Best Buy’s best buys have been going all week… But don’t fret — there are still plenty of Black Friday deals worthy of leaving the house (including Best Buy which stays open until 10 p.m. tonight).

But first — where did all the midnight shopping madness come from?

The term Black Friday, coined in the 1960s, first represented the history of pedestrian chaos on the Friday after Thanksgiving. In the late 1980s, retailers worked to change the negative connotation to reflect businesses going from operating “in the red” (at a loss), to “in the black” (generating profit) as a direct result of shoppers spending so much on discounted items the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Since then, the day has evolved into one of the most profitable days for retailers around the country + marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. This year, 12% more Americans are expected to shop, with an average spend of $397.50 per adult (roughly $87 billion nationally, which is $3 billion less than 2018).

Black Friday, November 29

The Wine Feed, 602 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh + 307 Roxboro Street, Durham | Deal: Non-stop to Napa wine flights — choose three for $20 or try all five for $30.
Done, online only | Deal: $100 gift cards for $50 to get personalized organizing for spaces in your home.
The Art of Style | 21 W. Hargett St., Raleigh | Deal: 20% off all purchases.
Pure Barre | 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Raleigh | Deal: 5% off first 3 months for new members + 30% off retail.

Shop Small Saturday, November 30

The Wine Feed, 602 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh + 307 Roxboro Street, Durham | Hours 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Mystery wine walls. Choose your bottle from three different price points + use the clues on the label to guess what style you might be getting.
Quail Ridge Books, 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd., Raleigh | 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Prizes and drawings throughout the day for discounts + free gift wrapping.
Porch Fly Supply Co., online only | 40% off purchases with code SHOPSMALL.

Museum Store Sunday, December 1

City of Raleigh Museum, 220 Fayetteville St. | 12-6 p.m. | 25% off all purchases, including gift boxes, local products, memorabilia, toys + books.
Moore Square Visitor Center, 226 E. Martin St., Raleigh | 12-5 p.m. | 20% off all merchandise, plus holiday gift baskets.
Mordecai Historic Park, 1101 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 25% off all purchases, excluding tour tickets.

Be sure to keep an eye on your favorite local business’s social media platforms – that’s where they’ll likely share deals + specials they may be having for Black Friday. There are lots of great deals from larger chains this year too:

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