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Michael Travis ...

Don't know yet, but definitely cutting back.

My funds are tighter than usual, but I will come up with the necessary stuff.

Making homemade items for my nephews and niece this year. That's a first, and I strongly doubt that it will be appreciated.

Happy holidays to everyone!

Travis Wilson

More than $100.

Chrissy Wunderlich

Less than $100.

The Kansas Unemployment Office would probably not like to hear I spent my generous "pay" on presents (not that it really affords me extra money to do so), so I will likely not spend much, if anything, on presents this year. Boo.

Courtney Hartmann

More than $100. I love Christmas and I love picking out gifts for people!

Hassan Al-Rubaie

Don't know yet, but definitely cutting back.

I’ve definitely cut back in recent years on what I spend for friends and family and this year will be no exception.

However, one thing that a group of friends and I have done is adopted families for Christmas through local charities.

Times may be tight for me right now, but they’re even worse for others. I like being able to do my part to help those in need.

Aaron Lerner

Nothing.

If you're into wearing holiday sweaters, listening to "Here Comes Santa Clause," and like roasting chestnuts on an open fire, then this might piss you off a little, but I really don't give a damn about the holidays. They are too fake for me.

I'm not a religious person, and even if I was, I prefer to give gifts to whom I want, when I want, and for a reason that I feel has more to do with the fact that I'm supposed to.

It's not like all that shit isn't just going to be re-gifted at a later date anyway.

I'm not just trying to be a smart-ass, either. I was lucky. I grew up in a family that was able to provide me and my siblings with everything we ever needed and more.

I also happen to believe that the act of giving is one of the most important and powerful acts that a person can do. But I don't like feeling pressured to give a bunch of worthless shit to people who already have the ability to go get whatever they want for themselves anyway.

The truth is that the holidays, to me, isn't about how much I spend. It's about how much I give. And in my opinion, the most valuable gifts I have ever given or received have usually cost the least.

Rachel Okimi

More than $100.

Kate Harris

Don't know yet, but definitely cutting back.

Johnna Lowther

Less than $100.

I quit exchanging store-bought Christmas gifts with friends years ago and instead opt for sharing homemade baked goods or personally crafted objects.

I actually host a holiday party after Christmas every year, poking fun at the gift-giving process, and we have a white elephant ‘craptastic’ gift exchange.

It’s a greatly entertaining way to celebrate the holiday season with friends and is the Christmas ‘gift’ I look most forward to giving and receiving all year!

Ryan Williams

Less than $100.

I just tell my friends and family what I "thought" about giving them, since that is what counts.

Aaron Thacker

More than $100.

Locking down an official price ceiling on how much you will or will not spend during the holiday season directly correlates to the size of your family paired with a few other extenuating circumstances (i.e. financial means).

Come from a large family, $100 can expire quickly unless channelling Martha Stewart is something you're capable of.

Come from a small family and depending on the gift recipients' taste, staying under the $100 could be manageable.

Me, I use the tried and true method: Asking all people I must purchase gifts for on December 23rd what item they wanted and least expect to get.

Chances are with this tactic, you will catch the person off guard and they will name something quickly and financially attainable.

Yes, I am that guy scrambling for gifts 24/48hrs before Christmas.

Christopher OConnor

More than $100.

I'm spending my stimulus money. Thanks Obama. It's Crap for Clunkers. Keeping this country rolling.

As a true patriot, I will be doubling my spending on items we import from China because I just want to do my part...