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Christmas Day

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

5 Places Open Christmas Day

The holiday is a time for family, but why not treat yourself and slip out to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Latte?

Christmas Day. Everything must be closed. Wrong. There are a handful of shops that keep the lights on and prove to be a life saver for folks needing a pharmacy, trying to get a last-minute gift before Christmas guests arrive, or wanting to slip out for some down time and a cup of joe. Here are five places open on Christmas Day: 1.) Starbucks: Many of the corner coffee shops will be serving customers, though some will have shortened hours. Stop in a Starbucks on Christmas Day, and there's a decidedly different atmosphere: more laid back, quiet even, as folks read newspapers, pore over their laptops or sit quietly to savor the day. The decision whether to stay open on is left up to each local store manager, so check your local Starbucks for …

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