**Most Americans Plan to Celebrate New Year’s at Home**
A recent survey by the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that most adults in the United States plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home. Only 5% of respondents said they would be celebrating at a bar, restaurant, or organized event.
“I’ve come to realize that making it to midnight isn’t the big deal it used to be,” said Carla Woods, a 70-year-old from Iowa.
Many adults in the US will celebrate New Year’s Eve by setting goals for themselves. More than half of respondents said they would make at least one resolution for 2025.
**Relaxed Plans for New Year’s**
For many people, this year’s New Year’s plans are low-key. Kourtney Kershaw, a bartender in Chicago, says she has been asked by clients and friends about upcoming events, but most seem to be avoiding big celebrations due to the high cost of tickets or packages.
“The younger crowd is more interested in going out and celebrating,” said Kershaw. “But for many people, it’s just not feasible.”
Young adults are more likely to celebrate New Year’s Eve at a bar or event, while older adults are more likely to stay home. Anthony Tremblay, 35 from Pittsburgh, says he normally doesn’t do much to celebrate the start of a new year, but this year he and his wife will be traveling to Ireland.
**New Year’s Resolutions**
As with every New Year’s Eve, people are making resolutions for themselves. The survey found that most adults in the US plan to make at least one resolution for 2025. Millennials and Gen Zers are more likely to make a resolution than older adults, while women are more likely to make a resolution than men.
Tremblay plans to lose weight and focus on self-care by getting more sleep, meditating, and practicing deep breathing exercises.
**Celebrating the Start of 2025**
Many people have relaxed plans for New Year’s Eve. Kershaw will be watching hockey at Wrigley Field in Chicago with friends, while Woods aims to stay social and active.
The AP-NORC survey was conducted from December 5-9 among a representative sample of 1,251 adults. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.7 percentage points.
**Source:** Associated Press