As the holiday season and our global meltdown, yes we really are in a recession, kicks in in earnst, New Yorkers everywhere are wondering how secure are their jobs and if a few raisens and tangerines might suffice as a holiday gift.

Poor old Woolies "Woolworths" went under in the UK, Circuit City and numerous other well known retail chains are in trouble here, over the pond, thus the retailers battle for holiday shoppers attention and loyalty.

Looking at this snow filled miniature castle filled with tiny teddies and figurines, one can see where the retailers are going with this, bite sized small gifts are the way to go.