With the Christmas Holiday just around the corner, shopping is at an all time high. Ever wonder the origins of Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Black Friday and Cyber Monday have taken the shopping world by storm. From 50% off to 80%, the deals are endless.

So how did Black Friday and Cyber Monday?

According to an article by How Stuff Works, Cyber Monday began back in 2005 by a marketing team at Shop.org. They wanted to give retailers a fun and catchy way to attract customers to shop for the Holiday Season. When a catchy phrase is coupled with great promotional deals, sales are likely to skyrocket. Since 2005, over $1.25 billion has been made in online sales. People like the instant feeling of adding to a cart and expedited shipping without dealing with the fuss of a crazy store.

Where can one find the best  Deals?

Some of the most popular stores that have great deals are Amazon, Target and Best Buy. Each of these companies offers steep discounts with products 30-50% off. To get the best deals, it is recommended to start shopping right at 12:01 a.m. That way, a person won’t hit a lot of traffic since it is so early in the morning. Each year, more and more companies offer better deals in the hopes of attracting more people. Some people enjoy going out on Black Friday and fighting their way through the long lines. Depending on the person, Monday is the perfect way to get all Holiday shopping done. No crazy lines or impatient people.

Although the shopping frenzy has come and gone, it is never too early to start preparing for next year. Make a list of the stores with the best deals, have a solid list of items, and a big cup of coffee and the shopping season will seem painless.