Chinese Food on Christmas Eve

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) --  Getting Chinese food on Christmas Eve might be a tradition for your family.

Down at Chan’s in Bend, they’re bracing for their busiest day of the year.

Just before noon today, they were seeing what they call the calm before the storm. Employees tell KTVZ by 6 pm the phone is always ringing off the hook, and the dining room is full.

Mark Hanson a waiter at Chan's told KTVZ, "You got a lot of vacationers, finally got snow on the mountain. So we're going to be, you know, a lot of skiers, hotels are full and book so and even people, you know, that used to cook at home or have family dinners is changed. And there's more people, you know, just doing takeout. Some people that order takeout food tonight is actually for tomorrow.”

After 6, the wait on to-go orders can get as long two extra hours.

Even with the rush, Chans says they see a lot of regulars every year, and enjoy people that share their holidays with them.

Chans will be closed on Christmas day.