Culture and Society

Crowdfunding contributions tend to be small donations to help others in need

Twenty-one percent have ever donated to a crowdfunding campaign. Among those who have donated, medical causes and donations of $50 or less are common.

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Economics

Most adults have donated to charities this year

Groups that provide basic needs to people living in the U.S. and religious institutions were among the most popular recipients of people’s charity.

Culture and Society

Gift cards and cash are viewed as more appropriate holiday gifts than second-hand items or regifting

About a third of the public celebrates the season by wearing festive holiday attire, leaving up decorations past January 1st, and giving gifts to their pets. Just over half will stay up past midnight to ring in 2026.

Economics

Affordability concerns are driving holiday belt-tightening

About half say they’re cutting back on non-essential shopping and delaying big purchases this holiday season.

Culture and Society

Few people support the daylight saving time system, and more want year-round light in the evenings

Only 12% favor the current system of changing the clocks twice a year. Fifty-six percent prefer daylight saving time all year and 42% prefer standard time.