Whole Foods Market: Christmas Eve hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Downtown Miami location opening at 7:30 a.m.) Closed Christmas Day. Trader Joe’s: Christmas Eve, closes at 5 p.m. Closed Christmas Day.

Christmas in South Florida has changed through the years. Even without snow, Miami and Fort Lauderdale manage to soak up the Christmas spirit. So, what did we do before Santa’s Enchanted Forest?

The comedic holiday movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" turned 35 years old this year, as it continues to be a popular delight among holiday lovers. The 1989 film centers on a father ...