Many Millennials see Christmas as more cultural than religious holiday
Millennials are less religious than older Americans and less likely to identify with a religious group, and those traits are reflected in the way they celebrate Christmas.
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Millennials are less religious than older Americans and less likely to identify with a religious group, and those traits are reflected in the way they celebrate Christmas.
Most Americans favor allowing religious displays like nativity scenes to be placed on government property.
This week marks Diwali, the annual Hindu festival of lights. In the U.S., seven-in-ten Indian Americans say they celebrate the holiday.
More Americans search for “church” around Easter than at any other time, with the Christmas season usually ranking second, according to Google Trends data.
One-in-five adults who don’t have kids that believe in Santa still plan on a visit from Santa this year.
Most U.S. adults believe Jesus was born of a virgin, including one-third of Americans with no specific religious affiliation.
When asked about how stores should greet their customers over the holidays, 42% of Americans prefer “Merry Christmas,” 12% prefer “Happy Holidays” and 46% say it doesn’t matter.
Fully 87% of Americans are not at all bothered by Christmas music in stores and public places.
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