What Did Americans Think of 2017?
Americans feel better about 2017 than they did the year before, a reflection perhaps of the record-setting level of economic confidence at year’s end.
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December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017
Most Will Welcome 2018 at Home, With a Kiss
Americans will be welcoming the new year from the comfort of their own homes, though many will be sharing a kiss, too.
December 28, 2017
Most Aren't Making New Year's Resolutions This Year
Americans aren’t as determined to start 2018 off on a new foot as they were to start 2017.
December 26, 2017
Following Amtrak Derailment, Most Still Say Mass Transit is Safe
Even after the tragic Amtrak derailment outside Tacoma, Washington, last week, most Americans believe mass transit is safe, even if they don’t use it often.
December 25, 2017
For Most, Christmas Is Still A Religious Time
Americans continue to rank Christmas as the nation’s top holiday, and most will attend a religious service to honor the holiday season.
December 22, 2017
Many Still Have Holiday Shopping To Do
After starting off at a record pace, Americans have slowed their holiday shopping, with a sizable number who still haven’t started with Christmas just a weekend away.
December 22, 2017
23% On The Road This Holiday Season
To Americans, there’s no place like home for the holidays.
December 21, 2017
Americans Are Feeling Charitable this Christmas
Americans are feeling the Christmas spirit this year and plan to spread the joy by donating to charity of some kind.
December 20, 2017
Are Christmas Cards a Thing of the Past?
Christmas cards appear to be a tradition that’s falling by the wayside.
December 19, 2017
With a Week To Go, 40% Have Finished Holiday Shopping
Americans continue to fly through their holiday shopping this year, and nearly half are finished with a week still left before Christmas.
December 15, 2017
More Holiday Shoppers Are Going Online This Year
Today is Free Shipping Day, when many online retailers offer free shipping on gifts in time for Christmas, but online shopping is already more popular than ever with Americans for holiday shopping this year.
December 13, 2017
Americans Still Visiting National Parks
President Trump announced a controversial decision last week to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah. This week, the National Park Service has reduced the number of free entry days into many national parks while also contemplating fee increases.
December 13, 2017
Voters Say No To U.S. Skipping Winter Olympics Over North Korean Concerns
As South Korea prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February, relations between their northern neighbor and the United States remain frail. But even with the looming threat from North Korea, few Americans support the U.S. team passing on the Olympics in the name of security.
December 12, 2017
Most Americans Still Want to Take Christmas, Religion Public
Most Americans still believe religious displays have a place on government property, and they want to see more Christmas in schools, too.
December 7, 2017
Most Believe Jesus is the Reason for the Season This Christmas
Even though Santa may get all the attention, Americans still want to keep the Christ in Christmas.
December 7, 2017
Americans Show Growing Interest in Government Regulation of Internet
The FCC has announced plans to begin rolling back “net neutrality” laws. While Americans still prefer free market competition, they're growing more interested in government control of the world wide web.
December 6, 2017
64% Think Stores Start Christmas Season Too Soon
It appears stores start stocking the shelves with Christmas items and playing holiday songs earlier each year. Most Americans think stores start the Christmas season too early, and believe the holiday is way too commercialized.
December 5, 2017
Most Americans Say Return For Journalists Fired Over Sex Assault Allegations Likely
Most Americans think the journalists who’ve lost their jobs over allegations of sexual harassment will bounce back in the near future.
November 30, 2017
Would You Drink Beer Brewed on Mars?
Budweiser recently announced plans to send barley seeds, one of the key ingredients in beer, to space to determine if it’s possible to make and drink beer on Mars. But Americans aren’t particularly anxious for a taste of Martian brew.
November 29, 2017
Post-Black Friday, 65% Have Now Started Holiday Shopping
With a record number of Americans starting their shopping before Black Friday this year, it’s perhaps no surprise they’re still shopping at a record rate following the biggest shopping day of the year.
