This is, by far, the most solemn holiday season I can recall.  We're staying home for the holidays, we had Thanksgiving at home, and we will gather with family by phone rather than in person - travel is too much.

This website actually has a poll to see how the average household's holidays are being affected due to the downturn of the economy.  Check it out and cast your ballot.  The results can hopefully be used to urge Obama to make the economy his top priority once he takes office in January.

http://www.friendsoftheuschamber.com/email/email4.cfm?id=175

Oh, but the bottom line?  The holidays are not about how much you buy and how much you spend.  They are always about the real reason for the season.  Now, what happens after?  That's what we need to sound off on.