The day after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday, has been recognized as the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States since the 1950s. Black Friday 2017 was predicted to not be as hectic as other years, with more people shopping online than ever before. Below is a compiled running list of the best deals to take advantage of on Nov. 24. Certain Costco deals are listed from Nov. 17-27. The store will be closed on Thanksgiving and open at 9 a.m.

Right after you've given thanks for friends and family, and eaten an excessive amount of food, it's time for that other holiday: Black Friday. As fashionable as it is to say you're not interested and would rather do something else, it's hard not at least be mildly curious if there are some good deals to be found. If so, make sure you grab your smartphone and get it ready for all the shopping madness. You'll want to tap into the best shopping apps and some Google services to survive this day. Here's a brief guide that will help you find deals you didn't know you needed and navigate through the chaos so you don't spend all day in a fruitless chase.