Ho-ho-hungry? Here are spots to dine at on Christmas Day

Stefani Dias, The Bakersfield Californian
Updated ·6 min read

Dec. 20—If you've spent most of your time shopping or enjoying holiday fun this month, you may not have given much thought to the holiday meal.

Let's take a look at your options for the big day.

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Stefani Dias can be reached at 661-395-7488. Follow her on Twitter at @realstefanidias.