Northern U.S. states and higher elevations have the best chances of a white Christmas, while southern and western areas are far less likely to see snow this year.

From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day — while others opt to cut back hours.

Most restaurants should be open and ready to serve you on Christmas Eve. That includes fast-food favorites, like McDonald’s, Chipotle and Chick-fil-A, and go-to coffee shops, like Starbucks and Dunkin’. However, hours at each restaurant may vary. It is best to call ahead to check your local restaurants’ operating hours.

The film was recorded last September in Los Angeles. Merry Christmas, Little Monsters. Lady Gaga's "Harlequin" concert film is her Christmas present to you. More than a year after the "Dead Dance" singer released the soundtrack album of the same name,