Forget the Crazy Parties: How Americans Are REALLY Spending New Year's Eve
Ready for a New Year's Eve revelation? Forget the champagne toasts at midnight and the crowded, expensive parties. This year, Americans are ditching the glitz and glam for a far more intimate and personal New Year's celebration. From cozy nights in to unique adventures abroad, the ways people plan on welcoming 2025 are as diverse as the nation itself. Discover the surprising trends shaping this year's festivities and prepare to be amazed!
A Low-Key New Year's Trend
This year, the majority of Americans are opting for a quieter New Year's celebration. Nearly two in ten plan on celebrating with friends and family at home, showcasing a move away from large, bustling gatherings. A mere 5% are looking to ring in the new year in busy bars and restaurants. Why the shift? Cost and overall global sentiment may play a role, according to our research. As one Chicago bartender pointed out, many people in the younger age demographic want to go out but are being deterred by high prices and pricey 'party packages'. So they will celebrate 2025's arrival in more intimate settings with close friends.
Resolutions: More Than Just Weight Loss
The annual tradition of New Year's resolutions continues. Over half of American adults intend to make at least one resolution, with millennials and Gen Z exhibiting particularly strong resolution-making tendencies—nearly two-thirds compared to about half of older adults. But what resolutions are taking center stage? Exercise, healthy eating, and weight loss consistently rank high, but there's a new contender: Mental health. Many are placing greater importance on self-care, prioritizing mental wellness alongside physical health.
Resolutions and New Year's Celebrations: Age Doesn't Matter
Interestingly, resolutions don't seem to be strongly tied to New Year's Eve celebration plans. There's a significant proportion of the older population over 60 that does not have New Year's plans and they're not the ones making most resolutions. Meanwhile, plenty of younger individuals who want to go out are still making plans. Ultimately the desire to make plans seems to fall back on individual preference.
Making the Most of the Holidays: Traveling the World and More
Many individuals will also embrace New Year's as a time to make meaningful travel arrangements, which makes sense given people want to travel more as this new year arrives. From exotic getaways abroad to simply exploring the local scene, the new year opens up a spectrum of opportunities to celebrate differently. Some choose to engage in unique celebrations at home, some head out for sporting events. However, one thing is certain: many Americans have chosen to take a more low-key approach for ringing in 2025 and most would rather not travel too far.
Take Away Points
- New Year's Eve 2025 is trending towards low-key celebrations, with many choosing intimate gatherings over large parties.
- New Year's resolutions continue to be popular, with mental health gaining more importance alongside traditional resolutions focused on weight loss and fitness.
- Celebrations across the U.S. vary greatly, proving that the preferences are completely dependent on the individual rather than dictated by age.
- People plan to travel during this new year, making 2025 the year for adventures and vacations.