Thankfully there's still a little bit of time to pick up a few goodies and extra items for dinner. Most stores in New Orleans will be open on Christmas Eve, at least for a portion of normal operating hours. As Christmas Day arrives however, stores will start closing their doors.

On Christmas Day, expect a cloudy start with patchy fog developing in the afternoon as rain chances increase. Showers are likely, especially during the late morning and afternoon hours, with isolated thunderstorms possible.

Looking for somewhere to eat on Christmas Day? These restaurants will be open and have plenty of reservations.

CVS: Most area stores are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pharmacies will be closed on Christmas Day. Check hours at your location. Walgreens: Most stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All 24-hour stores will be open 24 hours. Most pharmacies will be closed. Call your local Walgreens or check the company's store locator tool for more information.

It was a slower start to the holiday week at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Travelers were surprised to see empty security lines throughout the day before Christmas Eve.

Below you’ll find a list of stores open on Christmas this year. While a majority of stores are closed to allow employees to enjoy the day with loved ones, there are a handful of