Buy Nothing Day is a day in which members celebrate and culture jam, without making any purchases in order to raise awareness about the lunacy of our consumer. The first Buy Nothing Day was organized in Vancouver in September of 1992 as a day for society to examine the issue of over-consumption. Over 65 nations are participating in this celebration. It says November 25th in our syllabus but the point of Buy Nothing Day is to avoid Black Friday. Black Friday is the day when the sales are the best for the pre-Christmas shopping. Some people are going to have to use massive will power to avoid the sales going on during this day. It’s not about not buying items, but more about thinking before you purchase. Adbusters states that it "isn't just about changing your habits for one day" but "about starting a lasting lifestyle commitment to consuming less and producing less waste."
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