1. The Weather Channel forecasts a 30 percent chance of rain showers on Christmas Eve, with a high temperature in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s.

2. Seeing the spirit of Christmas through the eyes of children is simply magical and wouldn't it be exciting to have Santa come to your home the night before Christmas? This East Cobb owned company provides Santas for all occasions including Christmas Eve visits! Schedule a visit for your event, party or Christmas Eve surprise! Professional photographer also available. Contact Atlanta's Santa's Elf Steph at 404-825-4028 or visit the website atlantassanta.com.

3. The Publix at Sandy Plains Exchange, 1860 Sandy Plains Rd., Publix Town Center Prado 50 Barrett Pkwy Ste 1000, and the Publix at Highland Plaza, 3605 Sandy Springs Road. is open until 7 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

4. The Walmart Supercenter 2795 Chastain Meadows Parkway Northwest is open until 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

5. The Kroger located at 3595 Canton Rd., and the Kroger located at  2960 Shallowford Rd. are both open until 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve.  Closed Christmas Day.

Walgreens located at 2988 Shallowford Road (Sandy Plains Road intersection) is open 24 hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The pharmacy closed early on Christmas Eve.