New figures from the Bank of Scotland show how much demand there is for restaurant furniture north of the border.
While Christmas dinner is still a traditional part of the festive celebrations for Scottish families, the financial services provider found that 27% now eat it in the evening, rather than at lunchtime.
And one in 20 people - about 265,000 Scots - will eat out on Christmas Day, meaning restaurant furniture will continue to be in demand, even on the big day itself.
It seems the trend is repeated south of the border too, as the TUC reports that more people working in the hospitality industry are serving customers on Christmas Day.
Over 14,000 people spent Christmas Day 2010 at work in a pub, restaurant or hotel, with roughly the same number working in garages and shops.
Along with those working in essential services like the NHS, the total number of men who worked Christmas Day 2010 was 88% higher than in 2004, with women workers up 70% in number.
With the TUC urging Brits to "spare a thought" for all of these workers who won't be hitting the buck's fizz on Christmas morning, employers might want to make sure they have enough restaurant furniture to meet customer demand - and make the most of the money-making opportunity Christmas Day represents.