Audrey Braham, 50, newspaper vendor

No, I have not abandoned any Christmas traditions. I still do my Christmas shopping, bake the cake, and Christmas pudding the same way. I have my ham, roast chicken, the same way.

Clifton Bryan, 46, policeman

Yes, I have abandoned masquerading at Christmas because it is fooling up the little children, and it is too scary. When these things are going on, I don't let my kids look on it.

Albert Stewart, 34, security guard

Yes, really and truly, Christmas is not for us, it is for the elderly and those who have it. Because I don't have any money, I can't enjoy Christmas.

Kimiki Nugent, 18, student

No, I have not abandoned any Christmas traditions because I enjoy Christmas, the family reunion. I still receive my gifts, and do my shopping during the season.

Leslyn Robinson, 25, medical technician

Yes, I have abandoned some Christmas traditions, like the Christmas decorations and the Christmas tree because it is not necessary. I mostly make sure that food is in the house and the home is clean and has nice curtains.

Delroy Ball, 38, chef

Yes, I still keep up the Christmas traditions because I born and come to see the old traditions and I just like it. I don't change anything, I just go with the flow of it, like the decorations, paintings, new gear and sporting out.

Kara-su Harrison, 19, secretary

Yes, I still keep the Christmas tradition because it is a family tradition,and it is something I enjoy from I was a child coming up. Things like decorations, Christmas cake, sorrel and the big family dinner and the parties, I won't put away these.

- Photos by Sonia Mitchell