Will you be cutting down on shopping expenses for the holiday season? What is the one thing you must get for Christmas?

Merrick Hay, 21

I will not be cutting down on Christmas shopping. Even with the economic crisis, life must go on.

- A PlayStation 3.

Stacy-Ann Banton, 23

I have already done my shopping before things got expensive, so I am not really cutting back.

- A wonderful anniversary gift.

Selvin Grier, 64

I have been forced to cut back becauseof the general economic conditions.

- To be around family.

Shamall Powell, 22

Definitely, because cost of living has gone up.

- A pair of sneakers.

Dorothy Higgins, 58

Going to spend a little, but not as much as I used to. I really want to spend but cash flow is really low.

- Cake and ham.

Newton Nelson, 45

No.

- A diamond for his wife and a bike for his son.