Black Friday 🛍️ Tradition, Profit & Temptation | Kids Vocabulary Quest EP#6

Welcome to Litera City! Each episode follows a simple structure:Storytime: Mayor Bogart is terrified when he sees people rushing around shouting “Black Friday.” He thinks it’s a riot—until Oz bursts in with shopping bags and explains that it’s a day of sales and discounts. Together, they learn that Black Friday is a shopping tradition, that stores hope to make a profit by going “into the black,” and that flashy deals can be a big temptation. Bogart ends up dreaming up his own over-the-top “Black Friday Takeover” featuring books, learning and confetti cannons.Lightbulb Words: Listen out for three key vocabulary words sprinkled through the story. We’ll spotlight each one and explain its meaning.Song Spotlight: At the end, enjoy a fun song that weaves all the lightbulb words into the lyrics. The song for this episode is called “Black Friday Frenzy.” You can click a link to hear the full version later!This Week’s Lightbulb Words:(Click the link below the word to see the illustration)Tradition (n.): A way of doing things passed down through families or communities—like celebrating the same holiday every year.Profit (n.): The extra money a business earns after it pays for everything it needs.Temptation (n.): Wanting something very much, even if you know you don’t need it.You’ll hear these words in the story first. Then we’ll recap and celebrate them in our song “Black Friday Frenzy,” all about shopping traditions, chasing profits and resisting temptations. Don’t forget to click the link to hear the full song! Link hereMore Fun at HomeExplore the illustrated Lightbulb Words cards for this episode. Your child can see each word’s colorful artwork and practise using it in sentences. Try these review questions together:What is a tradition, and do you have a family tradition you love?How do stores make a profit on Black Friday?What does temptation mean, and what kinds of temptations appear during Black Friday?