Your options are extremely limited today if you need to shop for ingredients for Christmas cookies, holiday meals or last-minute gifts.The big picture: Most grocery stores and retailers are closed Wednesday but drugstore chains and many convenience stores are open.

Do you need to fill a prescription on Christmas Day this year? Here's what to know about whether pharmacies will be open on Dec. 25.

If you suddenly decide that you don’t want to cook on Christmas Day, you’ll have limited dining options. To help with that and other last-minute needs, here’s a list of the stores and restaurants that are open.