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A recent poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research indicates that a significant majority of U.S. adults are opting for a subdued New Year’s Eve celebration this year. The survey, which included responses from 1,251 adults between December 5 and December 9, 2024, found that most participants plan to celebrate at home.
Carla Woods, a 70-year-old resident of Vinton, Iowa, reflected on her changing perspective regarding New Year’s celebrations, stating, “As I’ve gotten older over the last few years, it’s like if I don’t make it to midnight, it’s not a big deal, you know?”. The poll revealed that nearly 20% of respondents intend to celebrate at a friend or family member’s home, while only 5% plan to go out to bars, restaurants, or organized events.
The findings also highlight a trend toward making New Year’s resolutions. More than half of those surveyed expressed their intention to set at least one resolution for 2025. Although there is some optimism about the upcoming year, the poll suggests mixed feelings about future prospects. Approximately 40% believe that 2025 will be an improvement for them personally, while about one-third expect little change compared to 2024. Conversely, around 25% anticipate that 2025 may be less favorable than its predecessor.
Kourtney Kershaw, a 32-year-old bartender in Chicago, noted the shift towards low-key celebrations among her peers. “A majority of who I’ve spoken to in my age range want to go out, but they don’t know what they’re going to do because they haven’t found anything or things are just really expensive,” she explained. Kershaw pointed out that high costs associated with party packages and cover charges are discouraging many from attending public events this year.
In contrast to the general trend of staying in, Anthony Tremblay, a 35-year-old from Pittsburgh, shared his unique plans for the holiday: he and his wife will be traveling through Ireland. “I don’t do anything too crazy for New Year’s, usually. So this is definitely a change,” he remarked.
For further details on this poll and its implications for New Year’s celebrations across the U.S., refer to the full article by Julie Walker on AP News.
sources:
[1] https://www.columbian.com/news/2024/dec/29/poll-most-of-us-will-mark-this-new-years-eve-quietly/
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[4] https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC193
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