Black Friday (shopping) Black Friday (shopping) Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of America's Christmas shopping season since 1952, although the term "Black Friday" didn't become widely used until more recent decades. Many stores offer highly promoted sales on Black Friday and open very early, such as at midnight, or may even start their sales at some time on Thanksgiving. Black Friday is not an official holiday, but California and some other states observe
Year of the Black Rainbow album. In its second week, "Year of the Black Rainbow" charted at number 42 on the "Billboard" 200. The album descended to 73 during its third week on the "Billboard" 200. Year of the Black Rainbow Year of the Black Rainbow is the fifth studio album by rock band Coheed and Cambria, released on April 13, 2010 through Columbia. The album is a prequel to the band's previous four concept albums, which comprise The Amory Wars narrative. "Year of the Black Rainbow" marks drummer Chris Pennie's only studio appearance. It is the last album to feature Michael Todd on bass.