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While you can get good discounts during both shopping events, we take a look at which is better between Black Friday and the Christmas sales.

With each passing year, Black Friday seems to turn more and more into "Black November," with many retailers starting their holiday sales weeks before the day itself. But while the bombardment of promos can be annoying,