The day after Thanksgiving Day, also known as Black Friday, has been a staple in American homes, however this year did not go as expected. 

In the new decade while surrounded by the Covid-19 global pandemic, Americans were confronted with the question of what would happen to Black Friday this year.

Anacristina Villegas, a senior at Loretto Academy was one of the many saddened by the sudden confusion. 

Villegas said, “I like shopping on Black Friday. It has become somewhat of a tradition and it is sad that it will soon stop.”

This year, Black Friday lovers had to call ahead before heading out to their favorite stores and anticipate Covid-19 safety protocols. 

Many retailers such as Walmart and Target turned to online sales and expanded Black Friday throughout the entire month of November, which other retailers followed. 

Even though this year’s shopping was not as expected and the extensive restrictions were a big factor, hopefully 2021 will offer us the experience we were looking for the start of this new decade.