Memorial Day: Remembering Fallen Heroes
As the nation prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, more than a third of Americans will remember someone close to them who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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May 27, 2022
April 14, 2022
More Americans Will Attend Church This Easter
As life returns to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, slightly more Americans expect they’ll celebrate Easter Sunday in church.
March 17, 2022
How About a Drink This St. Patrick’s Day?
Even though most Americans don’t think St. Patrick’s Day is a very important holiday, nearly a third will have a drink to honor the occasion.
February 21, 2022
Most Americans Say One President’s Day Is Enough
George Washington’s birthday (February 22, 1732) has been a federal holiday since 1879, but is colloquially known as President’s Day to include Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809). Despite their admiration for Lincoln, most Americans don’t think Honest Abe deserves a separate holiday.
February 14, 2022
Valentine's Day: Romantic Dinner Is Favorite
Forget about flowers and candy – a dinner with someone special is what most people want for Valentine’s Day.
December 30, 2021
Less Than Half Will Make New Year’s Resolutions
Planning to do better in 2022? You’re in the minority, as most Americans won’t be making New Year’s resolutions, but those who do expect to keep them.
December 24, 2021
More Americans Will Attend Religious Service This Christmas
Christmas remains the nation’s most important holiday, Americans say, and more plan to attend religious services to celebrate the holiday this year.
December 23, 2021
Holiday Season Stressful for Many Americans
Nearly half of Americans find the holiday season more stressful than joyful and report they’re having trouble getting into the holiday spirit this year.
December 21, 2021
Nearly Half Still Haven’t Finished Holiday Shopping
With less than a week left until Christmas, many Americans haven’t finished shopping for gifts and more than one-in-five haven’t even started yet.
December 17, 2021
Americans Still Support Celebrating Christmas in School
Most Americans believe religious faith makes the world a better place, and are overwhelmingly in favor of allowing Christmas celebrations in schools.
December 15, 2021
62% Say Christmas Is Too Commercialized
A religious holiday has become an occasion for shopping sales and watching holiday specials on TV, and nearly half of Americans think stores start the Christmas season too soon.
December 9, 2021
Most Americans Will Have a Christmas Tree This Year
Although fewer Americans plan to decorate their homes for the holidays this year, nearly three-quarters will have a Christmas tree.
December 7, 2021
Americans Expect to Spend Less on Holiday Shopping
More than half of Americans have already begun their holiday shopping, but less than a quarter plan to spend more on gifts this year.
November 26, 2021
More Americans Plan Black Friday Shopping This Year
The number of Americans who expect to visit stores to take advantage of Black Friday prices is up this year, and most haven’t let concerns about COVID-19 affect their shopping plans.
November 25, 2021
Americans Have Reasons To Give Thanks
Four out of five Americans say they have a lot to be thankful for this holiday.
November 18, 2021
COVID-19 Won’t Affect Thanksgiving Plans for Most Americans
Nearly four out of five Americans will gather together for Thanksgiving and most haven’t let the COVID-19 pandemic change their plans for this year’s holiday.
October 29, 2021
Americans Say Let Kids Celebrate Halloween At School
Most Americans don’t think Halloween is a very important holiday, but they’re fine with letting children celebrate it at school.
October 15, 2021
Halloween Season? Most Americans Are Already Celebrating
October 31 is more than two weeks away, but already many Americans are celebrating Halloween and a majority now see it as a month-long season of spooky stuff.
July 2, 2021
What Would the Founding Fathers Say?
Most Americans consider the Fourth of July one of our nation’s most important holidays, and recognize it celebrates signing of the Declaration of Independence. Far fewer, however, think the Founding Fathers would be happy with the current condition of the country they created.
July 1, 2021
‘Liberty and Justice for All’? Most Democrats Don’t Think So
As the Fourth of July approaches, most Americans still believe their country delivers on the Pledge of Allegiance’s promise of “liberty and justice for all.” Democrats, however, mostly think otherwise.
