🍴 From Steak to Sushi: Columbus Restaurants Open On Christmas

Plus: 🛷 It's The Perfect Day To Go Sledding Around Columbus

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Chelsea Wiley
December 15, 2025

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but between traveling, shopping, and family logistics, cooking a Christmas meal that pleases everyone can feel like one stress too many. If the thought of juggling oven space, dietary preferences, and cleanup makes you want to opt out entirely, you’re not alone. The good news: plenty of Columbus restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year. From steakhouses to casual favorites, there are solid options across the city. Here’s where you can skip the kitchen and still have a festive meal.

🛷 Where To Go Sledding Around Columbus
There are lots of snow days happening around Columbus (see below for more info) and there’s plenty of snow on the ground, so that means it’s time to bust out the old sled. There are some really wonderful spots to enjoy a day off, but be sure to bundle up because it’s frigid out there!

❄️ Dreaming Of A White Christmas? Here’s What You Need To Know About Holiday Weather
The snow we have now won’t stick around through next week, as it’s supposed to be up in the 50s later this week. But will we still be able to snag a White Christmas? If history is any guide, then the answer is… maybe?

Headlines 📰 

🥶 Several Central Ohio school districts have canceled or are delaying school this morning. Here’s what you need to know. (NBC4)

💵 A new county report raises big questions about Columbus’s love of tax breaks: development incentives are up 140% since 2016, costing schools and local services nearly $200 million a year. Economists say the giveaways may no longer be delivering the promised jobs or growth, even as their use keeps expanding. (WOSU)

🏥 A report from U.S. News & World just came out and highlights several Ohio hospitals for standout maternity care, based on patient outcomes and newborn health. But only one Columbus hospital made the cut. (ABC6)

🌤️ Weather: 22 and partly sunny

Help us support Mid-Ohio Food Collective this holiday season!
While many of us gather around tables filled with food and laughter, thousands of families in our community are going without. Together, we can change that. Support the Holiday Meals Campaign and help provide comfort, nourishment, and hope to families in need. For every $1 donated, Mid-Ohio Food Collective can provide up to 2.5 meals. If you’d like to donate, please click here. Every single dollar matters!

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🧊 This Arctic blast has Hayden Falls frozen solid! Which Columbus waterfalls are your favorite in the winter?

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