Local Stores You Probably Didn't Know Were Open on Christmas Day

You've decorated the Christmas tree, neatly wrapped all the gifts, placed bows of holly on banisters and doors knobs for the big Christmas celebration. As you hang the last mistletoe, you take a look around the room to admire the joyous holiday scenery. You think you're all done and ready for family to arrive.

And then ... panic sets in as you get a phone call from unexpected guests who are on their way.

You can count on everything and anything to go wrong on days like this. If procrastination got the best of you, if this economy has forced you to resort to last-minute shopping, or if you neglected to plan for unexpected guests or other inconveniences that might arise on Christmas Day, this guide is for you.

Here's a list of businesses open on Christmas Day that should help take care of your last-minute shopping needs.

1) Not everyone takes the day off for Christmas! Take store for example. Open 365 days a year, this store provides you with all your liquor and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as snacks and candy to fill stockings just in time for Christmas Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Buy lottery tickets, tobacco products, or any general food item.

2) Movie theaters have become a main attraction for families on holidays such as this merry one. WOW7 Cinemas will be showing all the latest releases on Christmas Day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For showtime details and ticket prices are available at http://www.wow7.com/showtimes. There will be no early matinees on Christmas Day.

3) Both Yorkville will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Christmas Day. offers a wide range of gift cards, perfumes, cosmetics, greeting cards, wrapping paper and other accessories needed for last-minute shoppers. Both locations carry inexpensive toys, low-end electronics and appliances, fitness equipment and eco-friendly gifts for the face, body and for the home. Whether your in search for a big gift or a small gift, at Walgreens you're sure to find a present to suite any unexpected guest.

Holiday stress need not ruin a festive evening. Let us know in the comments section if we missed any local stores that will be open on Christmas.