2013-11-29T06:00:03-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/black+friday/ http://faithgateway.com/changing-black-friday-focus/ 2013-11-29T06:00:03-05:00 Our family has never really been a fan of or participated in Black Friday sales and events. We typically choose to take time to be with each other as it’s one of the few times of the year when nearly everyone is around and not working or not in school.  It’s a time of fellowship […] http://gospel.com/blog/index.php/2009/11/12/finding-a-christian-perspective-on-black-friday-holiday-sales-and-yet-another-commercialized-christmas/ 2009-11-12T16:49:21-05:00 Brace yourselves for Black Friday! In a sign that the holiday season is finally and officially upon us, Wal-Mart, Target, and other major retailers have just released ads for their Black Friday sales—roadmaps for the annual shopping frenzy following Thanksgiving. What's a Christian to do?