If the economy's putting a crimp in your finances this holiday season, or you're growing weary of the materialistic aspect of Christmas, there are still plenty ways to celebrate and enjoy this holiday season, without feeling like the Grinch.

For some families, this is a very stressful time and changing traditions can be a major decision, particularly for children. Hopefully some of the ideas in this article can lesson the impact of an unplanned shift in your Christmas gift giving.