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You don鈥檛 have to decorate a tree or open presents to celebrate family traditions on Christmas.
For generations, those of the Jewish faith have spent Dec. 25 with family and friends enjoying Chinese food.
Joyce Sperling told 海角精品黑料 she has spent Christmas at Chinese restaurants for over 80 years.
鈥淲e鈥檙e celebrating being together at Meiwah and it鈥檚 a tradition,鈥� Sperling said.
The Chinese restaurant has been in Friendship Heights for over 20 years and its founder and general manager Larry La told 海角精品黑料 that no one takes vacation on Christmas.
鈥淓verybody is working. We probably have 50 people here right now,鈥� La said.
There is good reason for all of the staff being on hand: La expects to serve between 500 and 600 people, with up to 700 takeout orders likely on Christmas.
Meiwah鈥檚 most popular dish served on Christmas is Peking Duck.
鈥淚t’s a delicacy; not something you eat every day,鈥� La said.
For over 35 years La has worked in the restaurant business. He said it鈥檚 not an easy life, but he does like that so many people make Meiwah part of their holiday tradition.
鈥淭he best thing in this business: We watch them grow up, and then they have a family, and they bring their kids here. It’s a reward,” La said.
海角精品黑料 asked La if he had plans for after the holidays, and he replied, 鈥渞esting.鈥�
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