DC Blogs has listed a lot of posts about how this holiday season is shaping up in our struggling economy.  This topic is near and dear to my heart, as my husband is employed by  the retail industry.  It is beginning to be clear that people are not spending like they normally do.  At least not yet.

I am wondering what this means from a decorating standpoint.  Are people doing less holiday decorating this year?  All those baubles, lights and bows can be expensive.  My daughters really want a turquoise themed tree this year.  Should I indulge them?  (Well, aside from the obvious fact that it would be–admitting it—tacky.) 

I am not a huge holiday decorator anyway, so I am having trouble gauging what individuals are doing.  I do know that a big poinsettia tree that I helped plan for last year never happened because it would seem ostentatious when the overseeing organization is cutting budgets.

 Anyone out there just going on like usual?  Anyone willing to comment on tightening the reins on the wallet?  We are definitely spending less this Christmas.  It just seems, well, prudent.