Singles' Day, celebrated on November 11th, originated in China as a day for single people to celebrate their independence. The date, 11/11, symbolizes the idea of being single, with the number "1" representing individuals. Over the years, it has transformed into a major shopping event, similar to Black Friday in the United States. In 2009, the online retail giant Alibaba popularized Singles' Day by offering massive discounts, leading to a surge in sales. Today, it is recognized as the world's largest online shopping day, with millions of consumers participating and spending billions of dollars on various products.