For many of us, a $50 Christmas tree is out of the question these days. Will you forego a tree this year to save money, or have you already made the move to an artificial tree?

We'd like to know how readers are dealing with this annual holiday tradition, in light of the poor economy.

Please call reporter Larry Grard, at 861-9239, or e-mail him (please include your name and phone number) at lgrard@centralmaine.com.