17/12/2021
A couple of weeks ago, we did a small research study to test a new offering called "Rocket Powered Insights." The study asked 1,000 Adults 18+ about their plans for holiday gatherings.
The study was fielded just before Thanksgiving, and while the numbers may have shifted a little with the rise of Omicron, but I suspect much of what we found still holds.
There's a link to the report at the bottom of this post, if you're interested, but here are some of the key findings.
Getting together
• It appears that Americans sense the world is returning to normal, especially when it comes to gathering with people they know.
• 71% prefer “Family dinners/gatherings” in-person this holiday season.
• 52% prefer to “Gather with friends” in-person.
• 36% prefer to participate in “Religious ceremonies” in-person.
Hosting Events
• Hosting dinners and parties during the holidays involves a lot of work, so it might not be surprising that people are more excited to attend events than organize and host their own.
• 51% of respondents are Very likely or Somewhat likely to host a Family dinner/gathering.
• 37% of respondents are Very likely or Somewhat likely to host a Gathering with friends.
• 18% of respondents are Very likely or Somewhat likely to host an Office party.
The Vaccinated seem more confident, but remain cautious
• We asked everyone to rate how they felt about a variety of things this holiday season versus a year ago.
• For every positive measure, vaccinated people reported higher percentages than unvaccinated people.
• They feel more “Fortunate,” “Generous,” “Eager to return to Normal,” “Festive,” “Feel closer to loved ones,” “Financially stronger,” and “Safer.”
• This suggests that fears and concerns experienced during COVID may be subsiding.
• Please note: Unvaccinated respondents may have scored lower due to having fewer concerns a year ago than people who accepted vaccines. This does not necessarily mean that they’re less festive; we suspect that some feel just as festive this year as they did last year.
Link to the report: