As Christmas Eve dawns on 2013, last-minute sales, deals, and discounts can still be found in places like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon.

Firstly, be aware that stores will be closing early on Christmas Eve 2013, so be sure to know the store hours of your retail preference before trying to do last-minute shopping.

The best way to tackle Christmas Eve shopping is to do online order and pick up the gifts in-store, and both Target and Best Buy will be offering last minute orders for your convenience.

The cut-off time for online orders for Target is 2pm, while Best Buy will remain open online until 4pm.

Examiner also reports that while Walmart is no longer offering the online order service, you can still order Walmart E-gift cards, which will be delivered by E-mail instantaneously.

Similarly, Target is offering gift card purchases for its own store, iTunes, PS3, and Xbox LIVE Cards, so if you're in a panic, be sure to grab one on Christmas Eve.

If it is Christmas food preparations you're worried about, Christmas Eve 2013 is also a great time to find terrific sales and discounts.

According to WNEP, seafood is a particularly hot seller during the 2013 Christmas season, and many local stores are offering sales and discounts on its selection to ease your holiday kitchen experience.

Of course, if you're looking for open restaurants on Christmas Day, there are also plenty of options depending on your area.

With many retail stores like Kohl's, Macy's, Home Depot staying open, be sure to visit the stores to get any last-minute sales they may still have before the after-Christmas sales begin.

But even if you can't find the right Christmas Eve sales, the after-Christmas deals and discounts will soon begin!

Amazon's "Boxing Day Deals Week" will begin on Christmas Day 2013, so if you're looking for great deals and sales, consult their list of items to plan ahead!