People around the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25. The annual holiday will soon have children waiting all night for Santa Claus and his reindeer on Christmas Eve, before gathering with loved ones and opening presents the next morning on Christmas Day.

Many grocery stores in North Texas will operate under reduced hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Here's a list of stores open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day including Walmart, Kroger, H-E-B, CVS, Starbucks and more. DALLAS - Many stores will be operating under reduced hours or shutting their doors for the holidays.

Christmas is a day when the majority of the nation's largest retailers and restaurants keep their doors closed with few exceptions. Why it matters: Your options are limited Wednesday whether you need a last-minute gift,