Katya: “My family has its own business and the economy has not affected the business. I have my own job and do my own shopping for my friends.” Joy: “My shopping has not been affected by the economy.”

Katya Lu and Joy Kim, Princeton

“We have certainly cut back this year.”

Roberta and Larry Fachler, East Brunswick

“I don’t celebrate the holidays. I’m not spending any extra money at this time.”

Chandrdana Mahadeswaraswamy, Princeton

“I’m not buying as much this year. I have really scaled back.”

Gladys Harper, New Brunswick

“The health of the economy has affected my celebration. We have bought tickets for a cruise this year.”

Betsy Hunt, Newtown, Pa.