Tis the season to skip the holiday stress and leave the cooking to the experts. Dining at open fast food chains and restaurants has been a widely accepted and perfect option for families looking to skip the hassle of meal preparation this Christmas.

In Rhode Island, many businesses can't open on Christmas under state law. Some businesses, like gas stations, florists and pharmacies, are allowed to be open on restricted holidays. But, even if a business is allowed to open on Christmas Day,

Are grocery stores open on Christmas? Apparently not. It's looking like Christmas Eve is your last chance to grocery shop before Christmas in the area. Grocery stores, including Walmart, close on Christmas which is nice for the folks who work there to have the day off to be with their families and friends.

Whether you're looking for a quick cup of coffee in the morning, need to grab a forgotten ingredient for your holiday meal or buy a last-minute present, there are plenty of restaurants and stores to choose from on Dec.

We even found one grocery store that is open until 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve. And another store opens earlier for a few days leading up to the holiday.

You may not fancy cooking Christmas dinner this year - or it could be that you just fancy a late-night snack. If you forgot to fill up your fridge an easy option may be to grab some fast food and head to McDonald's for a burger.

From Costco to Walmart, here's a full list of grocery stores in the Chicago area and their holiday hours for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.