The U.S. Congress designated March as Irish-American Heritage Month in 1991 and the president issues a proclamation commemorating the occasion each year. Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the 5th century, St.…
Category: Holidays/Seasonal
76% OF AMERICANS PLAN TO CELEBRATE ST PATRICKS DAY WEEKEND, SURVEY SAYS
A new national survey reveals that 76% of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend this year, with the participation in the festivities stable from ages 18–54. More than four in five Americans aged 18-54 (85%) plan to partake…
The New Years’ Resolutions that Americans are Making in 2025
A new poll by YouGov asked Americans what they were planning to make their resolutions this year. A majority of Americans say they are not making any New Years Resolutions many who are making them though, are looking to make…
Study Finds Deviled Eggs Are the Most Popular Side Dish at Christmas
Ahead of the Christmas Holiday, Jeffbet investigated to find out which side dish is most popular among Americans. Looking at 63 side dishes, and looking at searches for recipes for the past 12 months. The average number of monthly searches…
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!”….For Businesses!
December is a month of celebration, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s Eve. Regardless of the holiday, food-sharing and family gatherings are all part of seasonal traditions. The U.S. Census Bureau joins the rest of the country in…
Who Manages the Airports Getting Us Home for the Holidays?
Nearly three million people travel by air every day in the United States and as we enter the busy holiday travel season, we explore who manages the nation’s public airports and how they’re funded. According to the Census of Governments (CoG), there are 435…
Americans Return to Breweries, Wineries
In the final quarter of 2023, the outlook for wineries and brewers is positive, remaining consistent across the last six months. This according to US On Premise Impact Report from CGA by NIQ. Four in Five consumers visit three or…
Recalled, Fake Toys Still Sold Online
The 37th annual “Trouble in Toyland” toy safety report by Denver-based US public Interest Research Group (PIRG) warned parents doing their holiday shopping to carefully examine any toys before they buy them because recalled and counterfeit toys are being sold…
Thanksgiving Dinners Back On After Pandemic Pause
ButcherBox, a subscriptions service focused on meats, recently conducted a study that revealed 32% of Americans expect their Thanksgiving gatherings to be larger this year than last. Nearly 30% of respondents said they will be hosting 10-19 people this year.…
Americans Views of Flags are Complicated
With Independence Day fast approaching, the red, white and blue stripes and stars are sure to be out and about. But Americans views of the flag snd patriotism are more complicated than ever. 60% of Americans report having a “very…