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What Stores and Restaurants Are Open on Christmas Day 2025
Ran out of food, gifts, or coffee on Christmas Day? From convenience stores to restaurants, here’s a helpful list of places still open with limited hours in 2025.

Why December 18 Is Answer the Phone Like the Elf Day
Answer the Phone Like the Elf Day encourages folks to spread Christmas cheer on December 18 by greeting callers in a joyful elf-style voice inspired by the classic holiday movie Elf.

Movies With the Lake Charles Mayor Returns Dec. 20
Here is your chance to not only catch a holiday movie but also rub elbows with the Lake Charles Mayor.

The Real Reason Christmas Stockings Hang by the Fireplace
A classic legend involving St. Nicholas, a struggling father, and three daughters explains how Christmas stockings became one of the holiday’s most loved traditions.

2026 LSU Schedule Unveiled, Includes McNeese Matchup
The 2026 LSU football schedule is loaded with major matchups, including an in-state showdown with the McNeese Cowboys.

Louisiana-Set Christmas Movies You Didn’t Know Existed
Discover hidden Louisiana-set Christmas movies filled with Cajun charm, small-town magic, and holiday stories you didn’t know existed.

I Finally Figured Out Why People Hang Pickles on Christmas Trees
The Christmas pickle—beloved yet mysterious. It’s not just an ornament; it’s a festive puzzle wrapped in tradition and debate.

Here's What is Going On In Lake Charles This Weekend Dec 12-14
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a list of things going on in the SWLA and Lake Charles area.

Holiday in the Gardens Lights Up Galveston for Christmas
Moody Gardens brings Christmas to life with ICE LAND, sparkling lights, festive events, and family fun now through January 3rd.

A Look at Louisiana’s Most Loved Cajun Christmas Traditions
From seafood gumbo and turducken to Christmas Eve bonfires and Cajun Santa stories, Louisiana brings its own style to the holidays. Here’s why Christmas feels different in the bayou.


