In a way, the Christmas season is more fun if you dont celebrate it.
You dont have to do any duty-shopping.
you could take vacation days and not feel obligated to visit relatives.
But Christmas Day itself leaves you in a mostly shuttered world that feels like theres nothing todo.
Check Google for the hours of your local Chinese restaurant and give them a call to make a reservation.
Just check that you check first.
Lots of chain restaurants are open on Christmas Day, including Applebees, McDonalds, Benihana, and more.
you might even get Christmas breakfast at your local IHOP.
But not every location of every outlet follows the same hours, so check first.
There’s no better way of celebrating a winter-based holiday than on a wide open mountain.
Visit a skating rink: Speaking of winter sports, ice skating rinks are generally open on Christmas too.
Pretend to be a tourist: Tourist attractions are often open on Christmas, especially in larger cities.
Hiking and biking:Hiking trails and parks are open on Christmas if you want to take a walk.
So use Christmas to help people and actually deliver on that whole good will towards man thing.
Check your local Craigslist for volunteering opportunities.
That way youll get a break and still feel accomplished.
Shopping: This is at the bottom of the list because its iffy.
Drug stores and convenience stores like 711 are usually open on the 25th.
Grocery chains like Krogers and Trader Joes usually arent.
Calling nearby locations to confirm theyll be open, as not every chain follows corporate holiday hour recommendations.
Making reservations at any restaurant(s) you plan to visit.
