#social-trends

#social-trends

One of the things I enjoyed most about this past holiday season was my mother's absence. From my childhood until I severed ties with her in my forties, Christmas with her was a torment. She had always excelled at humiliation, gaslighting, tirades, and other forms of emotional abuse. But these hardships felt even more acute during a season which extols the supportive family bonds my siblings and I never knew.

They're all part of the new strain of Mormon mania sweeping American culture. When I asked "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Heather Gay about the phenomenon last week, she called it "undeniable and crazy." "I just think that the Mormon moment is because we're taking over, we're industrial, we're enterprising," Gay said. Two percent of the US population self-identifies as members of the Church of Latter-day Saints, but they've dominated our screens and conversations in 2025 like never before.

Indeed, in January, the Atlantic's Ellen Cushing declared that America is in a party deficit, quoting a 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics report that found only 4.1% of Americans attended or hosted a social event on an average holiday weekend. That figure was down a whopping 35% since 2004. Maybe the pandemic is to blame. Or the loneliness epidemic. Or smartphones.

Every time there is a holiday or after you eat, you will play cards,

Convenience is a major factor driving the trend of staying in. Londoners increasingly prioritize comfort and ease at home over navigating the city's nightlife.

A landmark article published last year by scholars Andrew Little and Rachel Meng shook the field of political science by demonstrating that most evidence for claims of a "crisis of democracy" comes from "democracy scores" based on subjective opinions.

A group of hot singles enters a villa filled with loungers and daybeds where they couple up, do challenges, and have breakfast, with avocados as a staple.

As the competition for urban space intensifies, the public realm has seen a shift in its uses and social significance, reflecting evolving patterns of living and travel.

The decline of late-night socializing has become evident. A 2023 study showed just 4.1% of Americans attended social events on average weekends, reflecting a stark change.

Bailing on plans has become so normalized that it’s now viewed as part of the culture. White Claw campaigns against this trend, promoting presence over absence.

When you see social media promoting workouts as key to feeling and looking better, it's pivotal to note that this often veers into individualistic mental health posturing.