BOSTON - Boston's dreams of a white Christmas have come true for 2024. The National Weather Service defines a "white Christmas" as having an inch or more of snow on the ground for Christmas morning. Meteorologist Candice Hrencecin at the National Weather Service's Norton office confirmed to WBZ-TV that Boston has met the criteria.

The forecast shows New York City could have its snow-covered Christmas in 15 years after flurries on Christmas Eve.

Walgreens: According to a Walgreens spokesperson, most Walgreens stores will be open on Christmas Day with adjusted operating hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 24-hour Walgreens locations and 24-hour pharmacies will remain open. Find local hours here.

The chain's hours vary by location, meaning some will be open while others may be closed. The company recommends customers check with their closest location to confirm their specific holiday hours. Customers can also use the store locator function on the Starbucks app or website for information regarding their local Starbucks shop.

Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.

The outgoing and incoming U.S. presidents had different messages for the Christmas holiday, with Democrat Joe Biden urging Americans to reflect and unite and Republican Donald Trump offering a holiday greeting and a flurry of politically focused social media posts.

The Princess of Wales returned to Britain’s screens this year as she delivered a touching message for her annual Christmas carol concert. Kate, 42, hosted her annual Together At Christmas concert at Westminster Abbey earlier this month which was broadcast on Christmas Eve.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has spoken of the importance of 'love and kindness' in a thoughtful message as she introduced the Royal Carols

Kate Middleton’s “Together at Christmas” carol service, airing on Christmas Eve, shares a heartfelt message on love, kindness, and reflection, urging viewers to embrace the Christmas spirit and support one another during tough times.