{"id":124279,"date":"2025-12-09T10:35:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T18:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/?p=124279"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T01:30:58","slug":"holiday-mishaps-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/holiday-mishaps-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Party Mishaps Report: When Festivities Go Off Script"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Begin Peerspace Pro Tip -->\n<aside class=\"pro-tip\">\n\n  \n  <span class=\"pro-tip-title\">Key Takeaways:<\/span><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>75% of Americans have experienced or witnessed a holiday party mishap<\/strong> \u2014 making disruptions the norm, not the exception.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Family drama is the No. 1 party mishap:<\/strong> 47% of adults say they\u2019ve witnessed arguments at holiday events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Planning and cleanup are the most stressful hosting tasks<\/strong> \u2014 40% dread prepping food and drinks, and 43% say cleanup is the worst.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Despite it all, Americans still have the holiday spirit.<\/strong> 71% say holiday joy balances or outweighs stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n  \n<\/aside>\n<!-- End Peerspace Pro Tip -->\n\n\n<p>From running into an ex to burning the ham, there are a lot of ways your holidays might not go according to plan this year. As many people juggle packed social calendars during the holiday season, our new survey found that 75% of Americans have witnessed or experienced a holiday party mishap at one point or another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While holiday parties introduce unique stressors to an already hectic season, that doesn\u2019t mean you should celebrate alone. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of people either say the joy of holiday celebrations outweighs the stress or that their celebrations are equal parts stress and joy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be unable to avoid your grouchy great-aunt during the holiday season, but you may be able to regain your time \u2014 and peace of mind \u2013 by renting a venue for your event. Outsourcing your biggest holiday party headaches, like cleaning up and prep, is a relatively easy way to keep holiday parties something you look forward to, instead of dread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peerspace\u2019s survey breaks down how Americans feel about hectic holiday parties and how they find the joy in the season, despite the chaos.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Holiday mishaps are nearly universal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Setbacks during the holiday season are as common as kissing under mistletoe and overloading on desserts. Three in 4 (75%) Americans have witnessed or experienced a holiday celebration mishap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, 47% of people have witnessed or experienced family drama or arguments during the holidays, making it the most common seasonal issue. Other common occurrences include getting way too drunk (40%); food that\u2019s either burnt, not cooked correctly or that doesn\u2019t taste good (33%); awkward gift-giving moments (30%); and political disputes (28%):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ps-desktop-only\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1024x681.avif 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-300x200.avif 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-768x511.avif 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1536x1022.avif 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-750x500.avif 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1024x681.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-300x200.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-768x511.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1536x1022.webp 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-750x500.webp 750w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1024x681.png\" height=\"681\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps.png 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-124282 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"A bar graph showing the top holiday-related mishaps: 47% of people say they\u2019ve experienced family drama or arguments, 40% cite someone getting way too drunk, and 33% cite problems with the food.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ps-mobile-only\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-489x1024.avif 489w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-143x300.avif 143w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-734x1536.avif 734w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-489x1024.webp 489w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-143x300.webp 143w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-734x1536.webp 734w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-489x1024.png\" height=\"1024\" width=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-489x1024.png 489w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-143x300.png 143w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile-734x1536.png 734w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/common-holiday-mishaps-mobile.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" class=\"wp-image-124281 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"A bar graph showing the top holiday-related mishaps: 47% of people say they\u2019ve experienced family drama or arguments, 40% cite someone getting way too drunk, and 33% cite problems with the food.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The holidays are a cause for celebration, not conflict. But when you\u2019re fitting both your in-laws and your squabbling siblings around a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/dinner-party-table-settings\/\">dinner table<\/a>, all while managing your loved ones\u2019 high expectations and travel fatigue, it\u2019s only natural something might go wrong. If you think you might need to break up an argument this holiday season, know you\u2019re definitely not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hosting stress peaks during setup and cleanup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tucking into a holiday meal is many people\u2019s favorite part of the season. They usually find less joy in cleaning up afterwards. More than 2 in 5 (43%) people say cleaning up after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/holiday-party-planning-tips-2\/\">hosting a holiday gathering<\/a> for friends, family, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/corporate-christmas-party-entertainment-ideas\/\">coworkers<\/a> is the most stressful part of hosting a holiday gathering \u2014 more than any other holiday stressor. Preparing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/friendsmas-food-ideas\/\">food and drinks<\/a> (40%) follows closely behind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hosting requires a lot of spinning plates, and it can take an emotional toll. Nearly 1 in 3 (30%) of people say worrying that everyone will have a good time is the most stressful part of hosting a holiday gathering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, the simplest option is just to not host at all: 22% of people don\u2019t host holiday gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ps-mobile-only\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-495x1024.avif 495w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-145x300.avif 145w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-743x1536.avif 743w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-495x1024.png 495w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-145x300.webp 145w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-743x1536.webp 743w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-495x1024.png\" height=\"1024\" width=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-495x1024.png 495w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-145x300.png 145w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile-743x1536.png 743w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-mobile.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" class=\"wp-image-124284 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Bar graph showing the hardest parts of hosting a holiday party: 43% of people cite cleaning up afterwards and 40% say planning food and drinks, among other issues.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ps-desktop-only\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1024x836.avif 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-300x245.avif 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-768x627.avif 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1536x1253.avif 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1024x836.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-300x245.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-768x627.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1536x1253.webp 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1024x836.png\" height=\"836\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1024x836.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-768x627.png 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting-1536x1253.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/hardest-part-hosting.png 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-124283 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Bar graph showing the hardest parts of hosting a holiday party: 43% of people cite cleaning up afterwards and 40% say planning food and drinks, among other issues.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most partygoers and hosts feel excited, even under pressure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems may occur, but for many people, holiday celebrations are still a source of joy. Nearly 4 in 10 (39%) people say they feel excited when thinking about upcoming holiday celebrations, and 31% say they feel nostalgic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, some people say they feel stressed (29%), anxious (20%), dread (12%), or apathetic (7%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant percentage (19%) of people don\u2019t have plans to attend any holiday celebration this year, which could be due to a number of factors like high costs, complicated logistics, or social overload.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, after the dishes are cleared and the tree is put up, 71% of people say they still find joy in holiday gatherings. Nearly 2 in 5 (38%) say the joy of holiday celebrations outweighs the stress and 33% say they find holiday celebrations to be equal parts stressful and joyful.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only 14% of people say the stress of holiday gatherings outweighs the joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ps-desktop-only\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1024x510.avif 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-300x149.avif 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-768x382.avif 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1536x764.avif 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2.avif 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1024x510.webp 1024w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-300x149.webp 300w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-768x382.webp 768w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1536x764.webp 1536w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2.webp 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1024x510.png\" height=\"510\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-768x382.png 768w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2-1536x764.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-2.png 1728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-124301 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Graphic showing that 71% of Americans say holiday joy balances or outweighs stress.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large ps-mobile-only\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-698x1024.avif 698w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-205x300.avif 205w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1.avif 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" type=\"image\/avif\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-698x1024.webp 698w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-205x300.webp 205w,https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-698x1024.png\" height=\"1024\" width=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-698x1024.png 698w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/holiday-joy-vs-stress-mobile-1.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" class=\"wp-image-124296 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Graphic showing that 71% of Americans say holiday joy balances or outweighs stress.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Peerspace helps keep holiday hosting on track<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many Americans, the mishaps and chaos during holiday parties is well worth it to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the most common stressors, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/friendsmas-guide\/\">hosting a Friendsmas party<\/a> in your small apartment or the hours of cleanup, are also the easiest to outsource. With a little planning and outside help, you can turn this year\u2019s holiday parties into an event to remember, not stress over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/\">Peerspace<\/a> is your planning partner this holiday season, offering access to hundreds of unique, local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/holiday-party\">holiday party venues<\/a> that will be the perfect backdrop for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/holiday-party-themes\/\">festive, themed gathering<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/resources\/new-years-eve-party-theme-ideas\/\">big New Year\u2019s bash<\/a>. Choose the venue that meets your budget and schedule\u2014whether it&#8217;s a cozy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peerspace.com\/plan\/private-party\">small party venue<\/a> or something grand\u2014and let Peerspace connect you with the space of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The survey was conducted by YouGov for Peerspace. The survey was fielded on November 20, 2025. The results are based on 1,080 completed surveys. Data is weighted, and the margin of error is approximately +\/-3% for the overall sample with a 95% confidence level.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From running into an ex to burning the ham, there are a lot of ways your holidays might not go according to plan this year. 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