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It can be a bit of an anticlimax when Christmas finally rolls around, leaving many families wondering - what's open today?

In major metropolitan areas, you can usually rely on Wal-Mart, Macy's, Target and other major department stores to open on Christmas day - especially for those after-holiday sales and post-Christmas gift exchanges.

If you're not sure where to go in your area, simply find contact details, store circulars and store opening hours on the Web ahead of time.

Before you attempt to brave the stores, start the day with another big holiday tradition that has grown in popularity year after year — a Christmas pancake breakfast at IHOP. If you have nothing else to do in the afternoon, also check local movie listings in your neighborhood for epic films that traditionally premiere on the biggest holiday of the year.

With your day filled with activity until dinner, return home for a festive holiday meal with friends and family or make plans to go out. Check out MapMuse where you can search for restaurants open on Christmas nationwide with more than 700 establishments listed in major cities.

Partying all day and need a good all-night diner or Pathmark open 24 hours? The Web's got it covered.

Meanwhile, have a wonderful Christmas!

THEN... it's right to bed. Tomorrow promises the best shopping day of the year with huge savings at after Christmas sales.

What's open on Christmas? - Find sales circulars, store hours, contact info and
locations for major department stores nationwide through the U.S. and Canada:

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