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Majority of Americans Plan a Quiet New Year’s Eve at Home

New surveys show most U.S. adults prefer staying home over celebrating at bars or large gatherings, with younger generations more likely to venture out.

  • Approximately 67-72% of Americans plan to celebrate New Year's Eve at home, according to recent surveys by Rasmussen Reports and the AP-NORC Research Center.
  • Only a small percentage, around 5-6%, intend to celebrate at a bar, restaurant, or organized event, with younger adults under 30 more likely to go out.
  • Older adults, particularly those aged 60 and above, are the most likely to stay home, with up to 79% planning a quiet evening in.
  • Over half of Americans plan to set at least one New Year's resolution for 2025, with health, exercise, and financial goals being the most common.
  • Optimism about 2025 is mixed, with about 40% expecting personal improvement but fewer feeling positive about the country's direction, particularly among Democrats.
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