In the past decade, some Christians expressed concerns about the decline of Christian greetings and the presence of public nativity scenes.
But more and more Christians don't see to care, according to Pew Research published in 2017.
About half of Americans plan to attend church on Christmas, but it is down from 2013.
Most (over 80%) will gather with family/friends on Christmas Eve or Day.
Less (37%) believe Christian displays should be allowed on government property even if other religious displays are not present.
About half report store greetings do not matter (e.g., Happy holidays, Merry Christmas).
Belief in the supernatural aspects of the biblical birth story is on the wane as well. See the chart from the Pew report.
There's a lot more to the study so have a look if you are interested:
https://www.pewforum.org/2017/12/12/americans-say-religious-aspects-of-christmas-are-declining-in-public-life/
But more and more Christians don't see to care, according to Pew Research published in 2017.
About half of Americans plan to attend church on Christmas, but it is down from 2013.
Most (over 80%) will gather with family/friends on Christmas Eve or Day.
Less (37%) believe Christian displays should be allowed on government property even if other religious displays are not present.
About half report store greetings do not matter (e.g., Happy holidays, Merry Christmas).
Belief in the supernatural aspects of the biblical birth story is on the wane as well. See the chart from the Pew report.
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| Pew Research 2017 |
There's a lot more to the study so have a look if you are interested:
https://www.pewforum.org/2017/12/12/americans-say-religious-aspects-of-christmas-are-declining-in-public-life/
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