65% Say Christmas Is Too Commercialized
The annual Christmas holiday season is too much about money, most Americans believe.
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December 10, 2024
December 6, 2024
‘O, Christmas Tree’: 73% Will Have One This Year
More than two-thirds of Americans will decorate their homes for the holidays this year, and nearly three in four will have a Christmas tree.
December 4, 2024
43% Say Elon Musk’s X Better Than Old Twitter
Two years after billionaire Elon Musk purchased Twitter and renamed it X, regular users are mostly pleased with the social media platform’s new ownership.
November 29, 2024
Black Friday: Expect Bigger Shopping Crowds This Year
Stores should be pretty crowded today, as nearly half of Americans say they’ll be heading out for Black Friday sales.
November 28, 2024
Most Americans Are Thankful This Year
The annual Thanksgiving holiday finds an overwhelming majority of Americans in a grateful mood.
November 26, 2024
More Traveling for Thanksgiving This Year
Holiday gatherings are on the menu for most Americans this Thanksgiving, and more of them will be traveling this year.
November 22, 2024
39% Have Started Holiday Shopping Already
Even though it’s not yet Thanksgiving, many Americans have already begun buying gifts for the holidays.
November 14, 2024
Younger Americans Are Less Religious
Although a majority of American adults are still religious, faith continues declining among those under 40.
November 13, 2024
81% Are Proud to Be an American
As the nation prepares to install its 47th president, Americans are overwhelmingly proud of their country and its history.
November 6, 2024
Teaching an Important Job, But Not a Desirable Career
Two-thirds of Americans still consider teaching an important job, but say it’s not a job most would want to do.
October 31, 2024
37% See Race Relations Getting Worse
Americans are now slightly more optimistic about the state of race relations in the country, but many still see a dire picture.
October 29, 2024
Halloween: 31% Plan to Get Dressed Up This Year
More than half of Americans have decorated their home for Halloween this year, and nearly a third of grown-ups will don costumes for Thursday’s spooky holiday.
October 17, 2024
26% Have Lost Someone to Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and more than a quarter of Americans have lost someone to the disease.
October 15, 2024
47% Say Crime Has Increased
Despite claims that crime rates have declined, nearly half of Americans say crime is up where they live.
October 3, 2024
Are Hurricanes Getting Worse?
Hurricane Helene wrought devastation across the South this week, but most Americans don’t believe this year’s hurricane season has been worse than usual.
September 25, 2024
Dogs: Still Man’s Best Friend (and Woman’s, Too)
There’s been a surprising amount of politics about pets this year, but America’s choice is clear – dogs beat cats by a wide margin.
September 19, 2024
39% Say Fall Is Their Favorite Season
Fall will officially arrive this weekend, and many Americans will be in a better mood because of it.
September 17, 2024
Killer Shot? Most Still Suspect COVID-19 Vaccine Risk
Suspicion that COVID-19 vaccines may be to blame for unexplained deaths remains high, and many Americans think someone they know could be among the victims.
September 11, 2024
Government Employees Overpaid, Most Americans Say
President Joe Biden recently announced another pay raise for federal employees, but a majority of Americans think government workers are already making more.
September 5, 2024
How Much Is College Education Worth?
Even as the cost of attending some universities nears $100,000 a year, only about 1-in-5 Americans believe the value of college education has increased.
