Glendale couple hosts annual Christmas Day dinner for 50 or so friends and family members

One of the many tables set up for the Andersons Famiy’s annual Christmas dinner.

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Dec. 20, 2016 10:26 AM PT

Ellie Anderson, left, Jamie Anderson and Polly Anderson pose before table settings for their annual Christmas Day dinner for 50 in Glendale.

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A table is arranged for photographs in preparation for Christmas dinner at the home of Jamie and Polly Anderson in Glendale.

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Reindeers arranged on a table in preparation for Christmas dinner at the home of Jamie and Polly Anderson.

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The Anderson family starts planning three weeks before Thanksgiving with decorated tables including fancy china, candles and reindeer figurines as part of a longstanding tradition.

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The Anderson family has a dinner for 50 friends and family members each Christmas Day.

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Glasses arranged for photographs in preparation for Christmas dinner at the home of Jamie and Polly Anderson.

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A table is arranged for photographs in preparation for Christmas dinner at the home of Jamie and Polly Anderson.

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Christmas dinner at the home of Jamie and Polly Anderson.

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Christmas dinner at the home of Jamie and Polly Anderson.

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Jamie Anderson, left, Polly Anderson and daughter Ellie Anderson at the family home in Glendale.

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