new YORK (AdAge.com) -- After a year of dismal sales, retailers are hoping for a happy holiday. But consumers will be more price-conscious than ever, hunting for deals and looking to stretch diminished budgets. So what will that mean for Christmas yet to come? Look for Christmas Creep to be even more prevalent this year, the return of the homemade gift and the disappearance of Secret Santa exchanges. Here are some other trends to expect.