Holidays

60% of Women See Motherhood As Most Important Role

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and while Americans don’t think much of it as a holiday, most still believe that being a mother is the most important role a woman can play.

Most Are Pro-Environment But Don't Thank Earth Day

While most Americans say they’ve donated time or money to clean up the environment, they don’t feel strongly that Earth Day, a tradition established in 1970, has been all that important in increasing environmental consciousness.

More Americans Will Attend Church This Easter

While Easter is not the most important holiday of the year for the majority of Americans, most plan on attending a church service to honor it. 

Thirty-nine percent (39%) of American Adults continue to regard Easter, the day Christians believe marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as one of our nation’s most important holidays. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that only 12% think it’s among the least important holidays, while 46% place it somewhere in between. (To see survey question wording, click here.) 

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The survey of 1,000 American Adults was conducted on March 22-23, 2016 by Rasmussen Reports. The margin of sampling error is +/- 3.5 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. Field work for all Rasmussen Reports surveys is conducted by Pulse Opinion Research, LLC. See methodology.

Americans OK With – But Not Excited About – Presidents’ Day

Americans don’t rate Presidents’ Day too highly on their list of federal holidays, but most think the number of holidays celebrated by the federal government is about right.

Most Say MLK’s Dream Still Unfulfilled

Views of Martin Luther King Jr. Day haven’t changed, but even after seven years of having the first black president in office, Americans are more dubious than ever that King’s dream of equal opportunity has been achieved. Blacks are the most skeptical.

Most Americans Like the Look of 2016

Americans are more disappointed with last year than they expected to be but are more confident about 2016.

Happy New Year

It’s officially 2016, but Americans still don't place too much importance on New Year’s Day.

Americans Aren’t Big on New Year’s Resolutions

Many Americans aren’t starting off 2016 on a new foot, but those who are plan to stick with it.

Most Will Greet 2016 With A Kiss

Americans are slightly more inclined to spend this New Year’s Eve at home, but they plan to welcome the new year just the same as always.

It’s Christmas Time In America

Christmas remains the top holiday for most Americans.

Religious Attendance Up This Christmas

More Americans will be at religious services this holiday season.

14% Still Have Not Yet Begun to Holiday Shop

‘Tis the day before Christmas, and Americans are still shopping at a record pace.

Are You Traveling This Holiday Season?

Many Americans will be traveling this holiday season, but twice as many will be hosting loved ones.

Christmas is a Joyous Time for Most Americans

Christmas cheer is spreading more than ever this holiday season.

Americans Want Christmas, More Religion in Schools

Americans continue to strongly support the celebration of Christmas in public schools, places that most already believe lack enough religion.

Americans Want to Keep Christ in Christmas

Americans are putting a lot more stock in religion this Christmas season.

Americans Will Be Home for Thanksgiving

More Americans will be home this year for Thanksgiving, a holiday they still attach a lot of importance to.

Most Will Be on the Lookout This Thanksgiving

Americans will have their eyes open this Thanksgiving holiday with the threat of terrorism in the air. A lot fewer plan to travel, too.

Black Friday Is Coming

One-in-three Americans plan on braving the crowds of holiday shoppers this Friday, but a sizable number still hopes to spend less on gifts this holiday season.

Americans Find Room in School for Halloween

Halloween may not be an important holiday to most Americans, but they still think kids should be able to celebrate it in the schools.