Here's what's open and closed on Christmas this year

Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.

Phoenix residents tackle final hours of holiday shopping for last-minute gifts, groceries
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Last-minute shoppers are embracing the final push for their Christmas essentials. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean checks out the spots still open, and what customers are still searching for.

Valley home displays 40,000 LED lights programmed to dance to music
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Preparations for one holiday light display at a Phoenix home begins all the way in February. FOX 10's Megan Spector learns how one homeowner is spreading Christmas cheer in his neighborhood.

Phoenix homeowner syncs 40,000 lights to holiday music

A Phoenix homeowner is hosting a massive holiday light show featuring 40,000 LED lights synchronized to music.

'Operation Santa' providing holiday gifts, showers for those experiencing homelessness
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The Valley non-profit, Cloud Covered Streets, is giving back to those in need this holiday season, providing free showers, food and shoes to those experiencing homelessness. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Customers shopping for last minute stocking stuffers, gifts on Christmas Eve
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A Phoenix Walgreens saw a steady stream of shoppers the night before Christmas, as customers raced to get their last minute shopping done. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean reports.

The Griswolds Come to Grayhawk
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Light displays around the Valley are bringing the holiday spirit. FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out "The Griswolds Come to Grayhawk" house in Scottsdale. 

What would you do if you won the $1.7B lottery?
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With the Powerball jackpot at $1.7 billion on Christmas Eve, many are hoping to strike it rich as Santa arrives. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen breaks down what Valley residents could buy with this massive sum of money.

Holiday Fun with Cory McCloskey, Steve Nielsen & Marc Martinez | FOX 10 Talks
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Anchor Marc Martinez & Meteorologist Cory McCloskey talk about the weather & the holiday season. On today's show they're joined by Reporter Steve Nielsen to talk about powerball!

Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover

What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.

Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree

Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable

Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.

Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year

From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025

If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Elf travels around Gilbert neighborhood
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A lot of families are "dealing" with crazy elves on the shelves in their homes, but at one Gilbert neighborhood, people are dealing with a much bigger elf. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.

Phoenix area family donates gifts to hospital where late daughter received cancer treatment

"It keeps her alive with us and her memory. It keeps on going," said Cristal Christmas, as she and her family brought gifts to the same hospital where their late daughter received cancer treatment.