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While Christmas Day is usually a time when families come together, it is also the best day to take advantage of the empty roads. While most are opening presents, preparing Christmas dinner and watching football, you could be heading to one of many locations that remain open on Christmas. One such place is Disney World, which is open nearly year round. Plus, given the warm climate in which the Magic Kingdom dwells, going on Christmas is no problem at all.
Even though many will have the same idea as you, the crowds on Christmas are far more thin than any other time of the year. I went on December 26th of 2004 and the place was absolutely jam packed, while I heard the prior day was near empty. If the pomp and circumstance surrounding Christmas does not appeal to you or your family, then consider making a trip to Disneyworld, as Mickey, Pluto and the rest of the gang will be out in full force to help make the special holiday a memorable one.
Other fun – and affordable – ideas for Christmas entertainment that don’t rely solely on eating and drinking so much you pass out in front of the TV watching the Washington Redskins lose is going to see a movie. Many films open on Christmas Day, and the season is generally a good time to experience many of the new movies shooting for an Oscar push at the end of the year. One such movie is The Road, which is set to be released this Thanksgiving, albeit in a limited number of theaters.
In the end, spending time with your family is the route most people take, but these and other holiday entertainment ideas can be implemented as a family. Whatever you choose to do, however, so long as you’re happy and surrounded by those you love, no Christmas can be a bad Christmas.
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