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December 24, 2019

Many Still Have Holiday Shopping To Do

A sizable number of Americans appear to be giving excuses tomorrow morning when it comes to their Christmas gifts.

December 20, 2019

Christmas Cards Bounce Back

Christmas trees are just as popular as ever, but sending cards for the holiday season appears to be making a comeback.

December 18, 2019

Jesus KOs Santa Again This Year

For sizable majorities of Americans, it’s no contest again this year: Jesus wins over Santa, and “Merry Christmas” beats “Happy Holidays.”

December 12, 2019

Americans Champion Public Religion, Christmas in Schools

Americans still strongly support Christmas in the schools and on other public property and continue to believe in the power of religious faith to better the world.

November 28, 2019

83% Give Thanks This Thanksgiving

The vast majority of Americans feel thankful this time of year.

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November 11, 2019

Americans Praise Veterans Day, Military Service for the Young

Most Americans give high marks to Veterans Day, the holiday that honors military service, and think time spent in the military is good for young people.

October 14, 2019

Most Still Champion A Holiday for Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus is still hanging in there. Most Americans still favor a national holiday – celebrated today this year – for the man generally credited with “discovering” America.

September 2, 2019

Americans Honor the ‘Labor’ in Labor Day

For Americans, Labor Day’s a split decision: A day to honor the worker but also the end of summer.

July 4, 2019

Americans Still Feel Good About the Fourth of July

Most Americans still think highly of Independence Day AKA the Fourth of July and recognize what major historical event it celebrates.

May 27, 2019

Americans Honor Military on Memorial Day – and the Start of Summer

Americans continue to view Memorial Day as one of the nation’s most significant holidays – and the beginning of summer.

February 14, 2019

15% Dread Valentine’s Day - Do You?

Americans aren’t as sweet on Valentine’s Day as the business sector might have you believe.

January 1, 2019

Welcome 2019!

It’s officially a new year, but Americans aren’t heralding the holiday as one of the nation’s most important.

December 31, 2018

Most Will Be Counting Down to 2019

It’s almost time to ring in 2019, and most will be welcoming the new year at home.

December 25, 2018

Christmastime Is Here

Today is Christmas, and most still consider it an important and holy day.

December 24, 2018

Hey Holiday Shoppers, The Clock Is Ticking

The hour is getting late, but quite a few Americans have not yet begun to shop.

December 21, 2018

It’s the Holiday Travel Rush, But Americans Aren’t Going Anywhere

Today is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year, but most Americans are staying put this year.

December 21, 2018

Americans Haven’t Given Up On Christmas Cards

Though some consider the tradition of sending Christmas cards a relic of the past, nearly half still plan on mailing them out this year.

December 19, 2018

Many Are Feeling Charitable This Christmas

Americans don’t plan to be a Scrooge this Christmas and are instead planning to donate to charity in the name of holiday spirit.

December 19, 2018

What Are You Waiting For? One-in-Five Americans Haven’t Started Holiday Shopping Yet

‘Twas the week before Christmas, but one-in-five Americans have not yet started their holiday shopping.

December 11, 2018

Americans Overwhelmingly Celebrate Christmas

Christmas is once again top dog this holiday season, as most Americans prepare to welcome Santa and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ this December.