I have actually noticed more and more stores ARE open on Christmas day. I remember it used to be like a ghost town outside on the 25th, one year I needed eggs or something, had to drive to a 7-11. Not anymore.
>>>Here's my $0.02 worth: For all these stores that want us to spend our dollars shopping for Christmas gifts in their stores (but they will refer to it as "holiday" shopping), yet they don't want to offend the adherents of other religions by mentioning "Christmas", I have two questions: Will your store be open on December 25?
And here's my $0.02 worth. Why do people spend the entire Advent Season complaining about hearing Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas, but then spend most of the Christmas Season wishing each other Happy New Year?
A Hope Filled Advent to you all!