Adding to our stress over the economy is the upcoming holiday season. It is quickly closing in on us. It's time to start thinking about how much we are willing to shell out this year on presents, decorations, etc. It seems that every year people spend more and more on Christmas presents, but according to recent surveys that could change this year. Check out the charts below.

Also, if you haven't started thinking about your holiday budget because you aren't really sure how much extra cash you have, take the quiz below the charts and see how financially stable you are. That might be a good starting point.