More than half of respondents, 56%, say they’re expecting the upcoming holiday season to be less fun than usual, with 30% expecting it to be about the same as usual and just 3% expecting it to be more fun than usual. One-third expect the holidays to be unusually stressful this year, with 1% saying they’ll be about as stressful as usual and 15% that they’ll be less stressful than usual.
While regret and frustration over the state of the pandemic were common, some respondents expressed additional resentment over restrictions meant to stem the spread of the disease. “[I] wanted to travel out of state but our stupid governor makes it difficult to live somewhat normal,” wrote one California man.My brother [is] in ICU from COVID-19 complications for over 2 weeks & may not survive,” a woman from Oregon wrote.traditional plans like big family dinners indoors.
Democratic voters are more than twice as likely as Republican voters to describe themselves as more concerned than most around them. Female Democrats are especially likely to see themselves as more concerned than average. “We’re relieved to be obliged to cancel festivities. We’re too damned burned out from the dumpster fires the asshole administration has been setting.” ― 60-year-old Florida woman
“My older brother and his wife live in a town a few hours away. Even though we all take necessary precautions, I don’t think it’s a good idea to travel back and forth for the holidays.” ― 20-year-old Kansas woman
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