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December 26, 2016

Fewer Americans Use The Postal Service This Holiday Season

Americans say they didn’t use the U.S. Postal Service quite as much this holiday season, but they give the federal agency slightly higher marks for its job performance than they have in the pa

December 23, 2016

20% of Men Are Last-Minute Shoppers This Christmas

As usual, men are waiting to the last minute to do their holiday shopping, but they’re also planning to spend more than women compared to a year ago.

December 23, 2016

Americans Are Ready for a Joyous Christmas

Americans overwhelmingly continue to celebrate Christmas, and it remains the nation's top holiday.

December 22, 2016

More Are Going A-Visiting This Christmas Season

More Americans will be having guests for the holidays.

December 20, 2016

Are Safe Spaces, Trigger Warnings Hurting College Graduates?

Americans believe more strongly than ever that the primary reason for attending college is to get a better job, but many think the attempt by an increasing number of colleges and universities to create stress-free environments through "safe spaces" and other tools will end up hurting graduates in the real world.

December 14, 2016

Americans Want Christmas in Schools

Americans still strongly believe Christmas should be honored in public schools and should have a place on public land.

December 14, 2016

Americans Are Decking The Halls

Americans appear to be in more of a decorating mood this holiday season than ever before.

December 13, 2016

Holiday Shoppers Are Finishing At A Slower Pace This Year

While most Americans say they’ve started their holiday gift shopping, they are slower to finish this holiday season compared to previous years.

December 8, 2016

Americans Think Christmas Should Be About Jesus

Most Americans still say Jesus is the “reason for the season,” and want to keep the focus on Christmas when it comes to store signs.

December 1, 2016

The Internet's Where It's At For Holiday Shoppers

Has Cyber Monday taken the place of Black Friday?

November 29, 2016

Americans Aren’t Avoiding Politics During Holiday Gatherings

It may have been a contentious year in U.S. politics, but most Americans aren’t avoiding political discussions altogether when they spend time with family and friends this holiday season.

November 25, 2016

Most Americans Are Skipping Black Friday

Despite all the hype, most Americans are sitting out the Black Friday sales this year.

November 24, 2016

Most Say They Have Much To Be Thankful For

An overwhelming percentage of Americans still say they have a lot to be thankful for, even if they put slightly less importance on Thanksgiving as a holiday.

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November 23, 2016

More Surprising 2016 Victory: The Cubs or Donald Trump?

This year was full of surprises, but it turns out that the election of Donald Trump for president shocked more Americans than the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series after 108 years.

November 23, 2016

Most Americans Are Staying Put This Thanksgiving

Maybe it’s to host friends and family, maybe it’s to gear up for Black Friday shopping, or maybe there’s really just no place like home. Whatever the reason, most Americans don’t plan on traveling away from home this Thanksgiving.

November 21, 2016

Americans Are In A Spending Mood This Thanksgiving

This Friday is Black Friday, often known as the biggest shopping day of the year and an unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. And this year, Americans are ready to shop and spend even more.

November 16, 2016

Most Intend to Get A Flu Shot This Year

It’s flu season again, and that’s left most Americans running out to get their flu shots.

October 31, 2016

Most Say Halloween Is Not Just For Kids

Halloween still doesn’t register as an important holiday for most Americans, but they also continue to say adults are just as welcome to get in on the fun.

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October 6, 2016

Americans Say Crime Up, Too Many Criminals Walking

The FBI insists that violent crime is down in America despite the jump in the murder rate in several major cities, but Americans aren’t buying it.

October 5, 2016

Americans Aren’t Enthused About Genetic Engineering

It was reported last week that a baby with genetic material from three people was born several months ago thanks to the success of a controversial new procedure. Few Americans support the idea of so-called “three-parent” babies but are even more opposed to genetic engineering that allows parents to choose specific characteristics for their children before they are born.