Christmas Eve and Christmas customs vary from family to family. While some prepare hearty family meals, others buy takeaway or dine at fast-food chains.

Here are some of the restaurants around the Twin Cities that will be open through the holidays. Black Sheep Pizza: Open until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. (The North Loop restaurant only. Its Eat Street location is now closed .) Centro: All locations are open until 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day.

So if the thought of making an elaborate Christmas dinner is panic-inducing, don’t feel guilty. Not even Scrooge could blame you for not having the energy to prepare a second feast, especially after such a short time—and what with all the halls to be decked and presents to be purchased in the interim.