Fewer Expect Midnight Kisses This New Year’s Eve
Two-thirds of Americans expect to be home when the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, and less than half think they’ll welcome 2023 with a kiss.
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December 30, 2022
December 28, 2022
Americans Expect 2023 to Be Even Better
Although few Americans think 2022 was one of the best years ever, they rated it better than last year, and they have higher expectations for 2023.
December 23, 2022
Christmas 2022: Still ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year’
Public opinion often changes, but year in and year out, Christmas remains America’s favorite holiday.
December 23, 2022
Jesus or Santa? Christmas Still Religious Holiday for Most Americans
Americans may be looking forward to a visit from the jolly fellow in the red suit, but most say Christmas is still about the baby born in Bethlehem.
December 22, 2022
52% Haven’t Finished Christmas Shopping Yet
With the clock ticking down to Christmas, more than half of Americans still have last-minute gift shopping to do.
December 16, 2022
Bah, Humbug? Nearly Two-Thirds Say Christmas Is Too Commercialized
Tired of the endless holiday shopping hype? You’re certainly not alone, as most Americans think Christmas has become too commercialized.
December 16, 2022
Holiday Travel Back Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
After two years of disruption by COVID-19, more Americans are planning holiday travel this year, even exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
December 14, 2022
‘Deck the Halls’? Most Americans Will Decorate for the Holidays
More Americans expect to have a Christmas tree this year, although slightly fewer will decorate their homes for the holiday season.
December 8, 2022
Fewer Americans Getting Flu Shots This Year
The number of Americans getting vaccinated against influenza has declined in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 7, 2022
Concerns About COVID-19 Vaccines Remain High
A majority of Americans think COVID-19 vaccines are effective, but have concerns about side effects.
December 2, 2022
34% Are Tuned in for World Cup Games
Fewer Americans are watching this year’s World Cup than four years ago, as soccer continues struggling to find a U.S. audience.
November 25, 2022
Black Friday: More Plan Shopping Excursions This Year
The number of Americans who expect to visit stores to take advantage of Black Friday prices is up this year, but most of them don’t plan to spend more on holiday gift shopping.
November 24, 2022
Thanksgiving 2022: ‘We Gather Together’
Most Americans will spend this Thanksgiving Day at home with family and friends.
November 18, 2022
Most Americans Haven’t Started Holiday Shopping Yet
While many Americans aren’t waiting for Black Friday to begin shopping for holiday gifts, most haven’t gotten started yet.
November 18, 2022
Is Inflation Affecting Thanksgiving Plans?
As Thanksgiving approaches, many Americans say inflation has led them to change their holiday plans.
November 15, 2022
Most Parents Oppose ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’
The popularity of “Drag Queen Story Hour” doesn’t include the parents of school-age children, who overwhelmingly oppose the phenomenon in which men dressed as women perform for children.
November 11, 2022
Veterans Day: More Important Than Ever
Today is Veterans Day, and the number of Americans who believe it is one of America’s most important holidays is at an all-time high.
November 10, 2022
Less Than Half of Americans Support Death Penalty
Support for the death penalty has declined significantly in the past decade, and less than half of Americans still favor capital punishment.
November 4, 2022
Should School Require COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids?
Most parents are against making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for school children, but most Democrats favor such a mandate.
October 31, 2022
Halloween: Not Just for Kids
Most Americans don’t think Halloween is a very important holiday, but they do believe grown-ups should celebrate it.
