When you need a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread at 4 p.m., your local 7-Eleven or Wawa is your hero. Most major convenience store chains remain open Christmas Day—some even 24 hours. They won’t have a gourmet roast, but they’ll have the basics to save a side dish disaster.
Imagine this: you realize you forgot the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie. Boom! A quick dash to the corner store and you’re back in business. It’s a small win that feels huge when the relatives are watching.
