November 28, 2008 Economy inspires concerned Santa letters Play video

(NECN) - Adults are not the only ones who stress over the current financial situation in America.

Shopping mall Santas are not hearing the typical gift requests from children this year.

One Santa said that a few kids asked him to get their parent's a job, or for money to buy their house back.

Workers at Operation Santa Claus, which handles letters bound for the North Pole, said that requests for toys have given way to personal care items and warm clothing.