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An SWS survey shows that 10% of Filipinos expect a ‘sad’ Christmas in 2024, higher by four percentage points from last year
MANILA, Philippines – Around 65% of Filipinos expect a joyful Christmas this year, lower than last year’s 73%, based on a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
The poll, made public on Tuesday, December 24, showed 10% of 2,160 respondents saying their Christmas in 2024 will be “sad” — a 4-percentage point increase from last year’s 6%. Some 26% of survey participants said they feel neither happy nor sad.
In terms of geographic locations, the highest number of Filipinos expecting a merry Christmas can be found in Mindanao (73%), followed by the Visayas (71%), Balance Luzon (59%), and Metro Manila (58%).
Based on the survey, Filipinos are most thankful for good health (47%), their families (25%), and just being alive (24%).
The survey, conducted from December 12 to 18 using face-to-face interviews, has a margin of error of ±2% for national percentages. – Rappler.com
