Christmas Eve was a bit jollier for D.C. residents looking to buy last-minute beer and other holiday spirits for their celebrations.

The District lifted its Sunday alcohol ban this weekend, meaning purchases of adult beverages was allowable for once because Christmas Day happens to be on a Monday. The special exemption will also be in effect next week in time for New Year’s Eve, which falls on a Sunday as well. “Blue laws” goes back to the 18th century as a term for restrictive moral regulations