If whipping up a festive spread for the holidays isn't really your thing, a number of Philly restaurants open on Christmas Day can fill in the gap. Some eateries are serving customers on December 25th, while other restaurants are planning special Christmas Eve feasts, or offering takeout options. To make convenience a priority and spend more quality time with the fam this year, pick from our list of restaurants open on Christmas below, and let the professionals do the heavy lifting in the kitchen.

For all the ways to make holiday memories before and after the meal, don't miss the 30 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Kids or our Holiday and Christmas Guide. Get more stories like this sent straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters.

Many great Long Island restaurants are open for dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, which is for those who would rather not spend hours preparing a feast. A number of these restaurants also have kid-friendly menus.

So take a look at this list and see which spots have the right menu for you. When it comes to holiday dining, it's best to play it safe and call ahead for reservations. For other seasonal activities and events this month, check out our Long Island Holiday Fun Guide and list of top things to do with kids in December.

Many great restaurants are open on Christmas in Houston, so why not de-stress and leave the cooking to others? The restaurants we've rounded up below offer both dine-in and take-out options; be sure to check ahead to confirm hours and reservation policies.

While you're here, be sure to check our Holiday Fun Guide for Houston Families, which has been updated with plenty of yuletide fun.

Sometimes, the best Christmas presents are restaurants open on Christmas Day. Leave the oven turned off and create a new Christmas tradition by dining in or taking out at one of the many highly regarded and scrumptious establishments in Los Angeles.

Sit back in holiday splendor and spend more quality time with your family while you leave your Christmas dinner to the professionals in the kitchen. Extra spare time might even appear on the Christmas clock since you won't need to prepare your mise en place, so embark on an exciting adventure after opening gifts from Santa and explore LA's fun things to do on Christmas Day. 

From the best holiday lights in Los Angeles to free LA holiday and Christmas events, we've got loads of other ideas for yuletide fun this holiday season in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families.  

Christmas in NYC is the most magical time of the year. It's no accident the Big Apple takes the top spot on our list of the best Christmas towns and Santa Villages in the US. During the holidays, New York City absolutely sparkles.

Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker, you live nearby and are planning a holiday day trip, or you're coming from afar to cross a few items off our NYC holiday bucket list, read on for all the best things to do during Christmas in NYC. We've pulled our can't-miss Christmas and holiday must-do's into a holiday magic-filled three-day itinerary, and if this tinsel and cheer-filled plan leaves you craving more Christmas in NYC, be sure to check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events in NYC for Families.

The best snow tubing in Connecticut is zooming your way for the winter! When you live in New England, the fun begins once the snow starts falling. New Englanders love flying fast down snowy slopes on skis, boards, and (especially) tubes. These snow tubing parks in Connecticut (and spots to go snow tubing near Connecticut) have it all. Kids and adventurous parents can fly down a well-groomed trail in a soft-sided inner tube. Most locations offer a generous time-slot, and reservations are encouraged. Make sure to confirm the age and height requirements for each location before heading out. Then bundle up and hit the best snow tubing spots around Connecticut!

For other ways to enjoy the snow, check out our list of 25 Winter Activities with Kids or our list of Best Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing Spots in Connecticut.Our Connecticut Winter Fun Guide can always be relied on to get kids off their devices and families out in the fresh winter air.

Easier than skiing and more thrilling than sledding, the best snow tubing is a wicked big deal here in Massachusetts! Snow tubing provide a low-stress, relatively low-cost family day set at a giggle-inducing pace. It also helps you earn major points with the kiddos. For the best snow tubing near Boston, kids (and adventurous parents) have their choice of several well-groomed trails to launch down on a soft-sided inner-tube. Go a little further and be rewarded with lengthy runs and breathtaking views. All of these tubing parks are located within 3 hours of Boston, and many are also open on winter holidays!

For other ways to hit the slopes, check out our favorite Boston-area sledding hills, a roundup of New England ski resorts that cater to families, and list of more ski resorts in the Northeast. Also, our Boston Winter Fun Guide can always be relied on to get kids off their devices and out in the fresh winter air.

When it comes to winter activities, snow tubing is one of our favorites, and New Jersey has several great slopes to choose from. 

No experience or equipment is necessary, and you can go snow tubing alone or in groups. Snow tubing is a lot like sledding, but easier. You can barrel down the snowy slopes at thrilling speeds without having to hike back up the hill.

Read on for a list of local ski resorts that offer snow tubing in New Jersey and in nearby Pennsylvania and New York. Most slopes are open from roughly mid-December through mid-March.

Find lots more active winter fun in our Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Sports Guide.