“I will spend less. But I don't think it's in the amount you spend as much as the idea or thought behind the gift you give.”

— Trina Schartz, sign language interpreter, Lawrence

“More. I didn't spend anything last year, because I didn't celebrate last year at all. This year, I'm more grateful and more interested in other people's happiness.”

— Chris Hrabe, administrative associate, Lawrence

“Less. I don't have a whole lot of money to spend, and neither do my friends. So we decided not to exchange gifts this year.”

— Beth Beavers, Kansas University junior, Independence, Mo.

“Probably about the same. We're not going anywhere, so that helps us spend more on other things around the holidays.”

— Alan Monthey, paramedic, Topeka