All right:  You've heard A LOT about the economy recently - both on our show and probably from your parents.  Wednesday's program even talks about how holiday shopping is expected to be seriously scaled back, with a lot more people spending a lot less money than usual.

But has any of this affected you yet?  I mean, have you been told to expect less this year, or do you plan to cut back on what you spend?  Jennifer Westhoven has a great quote at the end of her report:  "Americans may get the chance, much like those 'Whos' down in 'Whoville,' to remember the true meaning of the holidays isn't about the gifts."

Carl Azuz, Anchor