Merry Christmas Eve to All!
Just a few interesting links on Christmas Eve:
What’s closed, open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Supermarkets: Open on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Municipal, state, federal offices: Christmas Eve: Boston City Hall open; Cambridge City Hall closed; inquire directly to other municipalities; full day at state offices; half day at federal offices.
Stock market: Closes at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Banks: Most close early on Christmas Eve; closed Christmas Day.
Convenience stores: Most open both days.
Taverns, bars: Most open on Christmas Eve; most closed Christmas Day.
Christmas Eve Shopping Hours at Target, Sears, Walmart, Toys R Us
Last minute shoppers will appreciate the fact that Walmart, Toys R Us Target and even Sears are keeping their stores open late on Christmas Eve. As Christmas shoppers find the best deals at the last minute they will be able to shop until as late as 8:00pm at some retail stores. These stores hope that they will see a spike in sales tonight to help with what is a rather sluggish holiday shopping season.
Are Banks Open on Christmas Eve? Many Banks and Lenders Closing Early
If you do not get to your bank before it closes there are a few options when it comes to getting some quick cash for Christmas gifts. The easiest way to get money is through a bad credit payday lender but you will want to think twice before doing this. These companies can charge fees that are quite excessive and you will be expected to pay them back with your next paycheck. There are also bad credit lenders out there who will qualify you for a personal loan instantly.
NORAD Santa Tracker 2009: Santa Has Begun Delivering Presents
NORAD’s 2009 Santa Tracker will be keeping track of Santa Claus delivering presents around the globe. NORAD’s 2009 Santa tracking began on Christmas Eve,at 5 a.m. EST. This is the time NORAD indicates Santa embarks on his gift-giving mission.
NORAD’s 2009 Santa Tracker consists of a world map, with a Santa icon that moves as Santa does. Gift boxes indicate where jolly St. Nick is expected to stop. The packages will be lit up with a glow, wherever
NORAD Santa Tracker 2009: Santa Has Begun Delivering Presents
Date: December 31, 1969
Santa stops. This allows you to follow a highlighted trail of Santa’s global journey.
Christmas quotes, riddles, and jokes for 2009
It’s Christmas Eve and by now, everybody should be well in the Christmas spirit. And as it is Christmas Eve, we have brought you a few witty one-liners, Christmas jokes and some funny famous quotes, to entertain you and your guests over the holidays.
One of the jokes that I found quite amusing on huliq.com, was a joke from Bernard Manning that reads: “I once bought my kids a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying, toys not included.” I must admit, that did make me chuckle.
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