Twelve Days of Christmas
A Celebration of Giving

Twelve gracious hostesses donated their time at Anzu in Adams Morgan on December 11 to collect gifts, toiletries, children’s clothing, shoes and toys for three needy families recommended by D.C. Child and Family Services. Each guest received a detailed wish list from the families for things that were most needed.

The event raised over $2000 in gifts and donations including Christmas dinners and trees with ornaments which were delivered to the families the following weekend. Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. began in Houston, Tex. in 1999 when 12 friends decided to provide Christmas for 12 less fortunate families. In just a short time, chapters opened in D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Beaumont, Tex. Last year was the first year for the D.C. chapter.

Hostesses Nicole Hyson and Serrita White

Curtis Irby, David Albritton and Duane Young	Brett Greene and Tiffani Greene
Greg Parchment and hostess Kristina Ennix	Hostesses Libi Sprow, Kristina Ennix, Lori Soto, Nicole Hyson, Tiffani Millien and Allison Mitchell
Eric and Dena Mapes	Janet Baker Walker

Photos by Zaid Hamid