The Marquis Theatre box office for Irving Berlin's White Christmas opens 11 AM Oct. 6 with gifts for ticket buyers, a tree lighting, hot beverages and appearances by the costumed cast members of the coming Broadway production.

Retailers hope pinch doesn't steal Christmas sales (Chicago Sun-Times)

Brother, can you spare an Elmo Live doll? Economic woes have the toy industry worried parents may cut back on kids' playthings at Christmas. The National Retail Federation predicts holiday sales will rise 2.2 percent to $470.4 billion, the slowest growth since 2002.

Christmas already? (photo) (The Gillette News-Record)

Charlene Kirkendoll straps down a teddy bear on the back of her motorcycle before the ABATE Toy Store Kick-off Parade on Saturday morning at Jakes Tavern. Barrels were dropped off to start collecting toys to give children and teenagers during Christmas.

Christmas Made in the South (WTVM 9 Columbus)

Don't miss all the holiday magic that comes with...Christmas Made in the South!

Rates could fall again before Christmas: economists (The West Australian)

The Reserve Bank of Australia may cut interest rates again by Christmas, after deciding to lower the cash rate by 100 basis points for the first time in 16 years, economists said. The RBA board today