Hope you asked Santa for some caffeine for Christmas. Starbucks stores across the country shut down Christmas Eve in what is expected to be the largest strike in the company’s history. More than 5,000 workers are expected to walk off the job before eight reindeer start their journey later this evening,

Starbucks will be open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but you may want to check with your local shop in advance.

Starbucks baristas' fast-growing unfair labor practice strike is expected to hit historic levels Tuesday as hundreds of stores nationwide prepare to join walkouts at the coffee giant. The Starbucks Workers United strike,