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December 29, 2023

Most Will Welcome New Year at Home

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, most Americans will be home to greet the arrival of 2024.

December 27, 2023

After Disappointing 2023, More Hope for a Better 2024

This year didn’t live up to expectations for most Americans, but many are still optimistic about 2024.

December 25, 2023

Christmas Now Second-Favorite Holiday?

Only the Grinch could be happy about this: Christmas has lost its longtime status as America’s favorite holiday.

December 21, 2023

64% Say Jesus Is Still the Reason for the Season

Santa Claus may be coming to town, but for most Americans, Christmas is still about the baby born “away in a manger.”

December 19, 2023

Anti-Semitism: 70% See Serious Campus Problem

Nearly half of Americans believe freedom of speech has declined at U.S. colleges and universities, and more than two-thirds say anti-Semitism is a serious campus problem.

December 13, 2023

38% Haven’t Started Holiday Shopping Yet

With less than two weeks to go until Christmas, many Americans haven’t even gotten started with their holiday gift shopping.

December 7, 2023

69% Say Public Schools Should Celebrate Christmas

A majority of Americans believe religion makes America a better place, and support Christmas celebrations in public schools.

December 5, 2023

50% Have Already Started Decorating for the Holidays

Most Americans will decorate their home for the holiday season, and half have already started decking the halls.

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November 22, 2023

Thanksgiving 2023: Fewer Traveling This Holiday

Fewer Americans have Thanksgiving travel plans this year.

November 17, 2023

45% Have Already Started Holiday Shopping

While the holiday shopping season traditionally begins on “Black Friday” – the day after Thanksgiving – many Americans aren’t waiting to buy gifts.

October 20, 2023

Who’s Rich and Who’s Middle Class?

More Americans now think they’re rich, but most still identify as middle class.

September 22, 2023

Fall Favorite Season for 40%

Tomorrow marks the official beginning of fall, and nearly half of Americans welcome the season.

September 6, 2023

How Bad Is Racism in America?

Although two-thirds of Americans agree that racism remains a serious problem, many still think we talk too much about race.

September 4, 2023

Labor Day: It’s About Workers

The arrival of Labor Day marks the end of summer for many Americans, but most celebrate it as honoring the nation’s workers.

August 31, 2023

Generation Z: Ruined by Technology?

Most Americans don’t think “Generation Z” – born since the late 1990s – are better than earlier generations, and many blame Internet access for Gen Z’s problems.

August 23, 2023

36% Rate Public Schools ‘Poor’; Most Parents Approve Homeschooling

Less than a third of Americans think the country’s public schools are doing a good or excellent job, and most parents of school-age children approve of homeschooling.

August 9, 2023

36% of Americans Under 40 Have Considered Becoming ‘Influencers’

Although most Americans don’t pay much attention to so-called “influencers” on social media, many young adults have thought about pursuing such a career.

August 3, 2023

More Americans Think Kids Need Summer Camp

A larger majority of Americans now think summer camp is an important experience for children.

July 28, 2023

42% Say Opioid Crisis Getting Worse

Although concerns about the abuse of opioid drugs have eased somewhat, by more than a 2-to-1 margin, Americans say the problem has gotten worse in the past year.

July 26, 2023

More Americans Blame Climate Change for Summer Heat

How hot is it this summer? Hot enough that nearly two-thirds of Americans suspect climate change is to blame.