With the downturn in the economy and the uncertainty on Wall Street - as well as Main Street - at the forefront of the news, the Resorter would like to know if you are planning to change your Christmas plans or scale back on the usual gift-giving during the season.

Let us know if you're planning to make hand-made Christmas gifts, stay home instead of traveling or even sending fewer Christmas cards. Tell us about creative alternatives you plan to use instead of spending a lot of money.

We'll include your stories in next week's edition.

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