Gold never looked so good and this fabulous Christmas stocking will entice Santa to leave all the goodies you need. It costs $1350. - photos by Denise Reid

If you plan to decorate the home, there are many locations in Montego Bay that are stocked and waiting for you. We did some scouting and here are a few examples of things you can use to beautify your surroundings.

'Lifestyle asked persons in the second city, "How do you plan to make Christmas happy in spite of the financially difficult times?

Nickeisha Shakes

Age: 20

Store Clerk:

Whether it is good or bad, I'm trying to make it happen. I'm trying to hustle some money, as much as I can since they're going to lay off some people.

Stephen Lloyd

Age: 36

Driver:

Spend some money, go out and have some fun and forget about the economic problems for once.

Deletha Rosewell

Age: 27

Branch Secretary:

When it comes to gifts, I am just going to be creative. I will use gift certificates as it's a cheaper and good way to save, especially for the little ones.

Dennesha Lettman

Age: 18

Student

By spending it with my friends and going out and making it as happy as possible. Just because there is an economic downturn, we can't make that stop us from enjoying ourselves.

Causyl Samuels

Age: 35

Airport worker:

Because of my faith, I don't believe in Christmas, so I'm trying to make that time of year special, the same way I have been trying to make the other days of the year special. I'm just hoping better days will come, by budgeting properly.

These cushions from Bohios in Montego Bay, can be used this season and for the rest of the year. They cost $1100 for the cushion without stuffing and $2000 for the Christmas-themed cushion with stuffing.

These candles make for simple but beautiful Christmas accent pieces at Bohios (Montego Bay). Burgundy candle: $1700, green candle: $1550.

Red and gold cushions are perfect for Christmas, so check them out at Bohios, Montego Bay, where they cost $1200.

Christmas-themed place mats will make the dining table lively and bright. Available at Bohios in Montego Bay for $720 each.

Bohios Jamaica Limited is located at: Lot B22, Fairview Shopping Centre, Montego Bay, St James (979-8767).

MegaMart Montego Bay branch is located at: 101 A-101B Catherine Hall, Montego Bay (940-0168)

Prices do not include GCT.

Christmas wreath $2600 at MegaMart Montego Bay.

Bring the festive season to the dining table with this bold runner that costs $4800. It is also available at Bohios.

Christmas-themed candles from Bohios (Montego Bay), in red ($975.00) and gold ($1300.00).