22% Give 2009 Positive Ratings, 38% See A Bright 2010
It looks like 2009 didn't quite measure up to the expectations many Americans had for it.
December 2009
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December 31, 2009
December 31, 2009
New Year’s Day Ranks Low on Holiday List
As America prepares to wave goodbye to 2009, only 11% of adults believe New Year’s Day is one of the nation’s most important holidays, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
December 31, 2009
As 2009 Becomes 2010, 21% Will be Asleep
At midnight on New Year’s Eve, 62% of American adults say they’ll be awake to welcome in the new year.
December 25, 2009
Christmas Comes But Once A Year
The cares and woes of the preceding year are set aside on Christmas Day. Even the shopping, mercifully, is done. For most Americans, it’s a day off to celebrate the joys of family, peace on Earth – and, most importantly, the birth of Jesus Christ.
December 24, 2009
66% Rate Christmas as Nation's Most Important Holiday
Two-out-of-three (66%) Americans rate Christmas as one of the nation’s most important holidays in a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey. That puts it at the top of the list for American holidays.
December 24, 2009
It’s the Day Before Christmas and 23% Have Not Finished Holiday Shopping Yet
As they wake up on Christmas Eve morning, 23% of American adults have not yet finished their holiday shopping. In fact, a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 17% have not even gotten started yet.
December 23, 2009
43% Are Having Difficulty Getting Into Holiday Spirit
While most Americans consider the holiday season joyous, not everyone is feeling the spirit this year.
December 22, 2009
81% Say Decorating Their Christmas Tree Is Fun
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree. Most Americans love decorating them every year. Some even sing about it.
December 21, 2009
52% Have Not Finished Their Holiday Shopping
With just a few days left until Christmas, 52% of Americans have not finished their holiday shopping, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
December 16, 2009
66% Celebrate Christmas As A Religious Holiday
Sixty-six percent (66%) of Americans celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that another 20% celebrate the event as a secular holiday.
December 14, 2009
60% Have Started Holiday Shopping, 21% Are Done
With less than two weeks to go before Christmas Day, 60% of Americans have at least started their holiday shopping, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
December 11, 2009
52% Consider Holiday Season Joyous
For most Americans, the December holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year.
December 11, 2009
62% Less Likely to Travel This Holiday Season
Most American adults (62%) say they are less likely to travel this holiday season compared to past years, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey.
December 10, 2009
Americans Strongly Favor Religious Displays on Public Lands, Celebrating Religious Holidays in Schools
Americans remain overwhelmingly in favor of allowing religious symbols to be displayed on public land and feel even more strongly that public schools should celebrate at least some religious holidays.
December 8, 2009
Santa, Take Note: 9% Naughty, 77% Nice
Santa is making his list and checking it twice, with a little help from Rasmussen Reports.
December 7, 2009
17% Have Finished Their Holiday Shopping
With less than three weeks until Christmas, just 17% of Americans have finished their holiday shopping. Just three percent (3%) finished their shopping over the past week. Seven percent (7%) had finished shopping before Thanksgiving.
