With the struggling economy, loss of jobs, and all of us who are over-worked and just plain tired, the upcoming holiday season can become….well, a stress.  More and more of us are simplifying and going back to the traditional basics to help cut costs and focus on the holiday spirit.

Recent surveys, along with retailers, are noticing this trend even with the color schemes of Christmas.  While fun bright neon colors, glitter, and over the top styles will still be seen, an overwhelming amount of traditional reds, greens, and golds will be seen according to recent survey posted on Cincinnati.com.

“That means shoppers will see more gingerbread houses and peppermint crunch cookies, and fewer exotic teas and flavored olive oils; classic ball ornaments instead of offbeat cowboys or cartoon-themed character figures; and an emphasis on simple festive wear like shimmery tops instead of elaborately beaded gowns.”

“When the world feels upside down, you don’t want your tree to be,” said Kit Yarrow, professor of consumer psychology at Golden Gate University in San Francisco. “Nostalgia is a way for people to feel safe.”

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