Mystery tree slasher on the loose in NYC following ‘attempted arboricide’: They ‘just want attention’
Someone went crazy. A mysterious hacker with a knife cut down two healthy trees in Queens and is on the run in what city officials ominously called an “apparent attempt at tree removal,” the newspaper reported. The two victims stand side by side on a quiet Ridgewood street, leaving their outraged neighbors demanding justice. “The […]
Candy bars recalled for undeclared tree nut allergen
Gardners Candies is recalling some of its Cappuccino Meltaway bars because the packaging does not include a tree nut disclaimer. The Pennsylvania-based company's statement released by the FDA on Friday said the recalled 1.25-ounce packages of candy “may contain undeclared tree nuts (cashews).” recall Gardner's Candies said in the notice that this was done “after […]
Seattle-Area Teens Tied Victim to Tree Before Disemboweling Him
Two Seattle, Washington-area teens accused of tying a younger boy to a tree and “eviscerating” him in a possible gang-related attack earlier this month have been charged as adults. everett police answered FOX13 reports that in the early morning hours of Dec. 17, officers were called to the area of Olympic Drive and Rainier Drive […]
Washington state teens charged as adults in gang-linked stabbing of boy, 14, who was tied to tree, cut open
Two 17-year-old boys have been charged as adults in the brutal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Snohomish County, Washington, earlier this month. According to FOX 13, Milo Canales and Hayden Ruthebrink were charged with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and first-degree kidnapping. The victim was allegedly tied to a tree on December 16th after going […]
Illinois Police Release Bodycam Footage Showing Them Tackling Grinch Who Tried To Steal Christmas Tree
The Aurora Police Department (APD) has released body camera footage of an officer tackling a man dressed as the Grinch who allegedly tried to steal a Christmas tree. The incident, which involved a man wearing a Christmas-themed Grinch costume, occurred on Dec. 20, according to the timestamp on the video. (Related: Video shows man confronting […]
Written records show the first Christmas tree to have emerged from Latvia, though Estonia claims to hold the record
Decorating your home with a beautifully decorated and lit Christmas tree is a beloved holiday tradition, but how this tradition originated is still debated today. One of the countries that claims to be home to the world's first Christmas tree is Latvia. Riga, Latvia is claimed to be home to the world's first Christmas tree. […]
Syrian Christians Demonstrate Against Islamist Rebel Government to Protest Christmas Tree Burning
Hundreds of Christians marched through the streets of Damascus on Tuesday to protest the burning of Christmas trees in a village in central Syria. Christians are highly skeptical of promises by the Islamic rebel leaders who overthrew dictator Bashar al-Assad to protect all religious minorities. The protests were sparked by a video on social media […]
REPORT: Houston Police Arrest Woman After She Allegedly Locks 7-Year-Old In Cage Under Tree
Police in Texas arrested a woman in early December after allegedly locking her 7-year-old female relative in a dog cage under the defendant's Christmas tree, local ABC News affiliate reported. Rose Anderson allegedly punched the girl around Dec. 13. According to ABC 13. According to court documents, the woman locked the girl in a cage […]
The best gifts aren’t under your tree: 7 gifts from God to treasure this Christmas
It's Christmas wishlist season. A place where we all share the gifts we want and find out what our loved ones want. But, of course, today is also Advent. It occurred to me that I could spend a little less time worrying about gift shopping and wish lists and a little more time carefully contemplating […]
Texas woman locked 7-year-old girl in dog cage under Christmas tree for hours: police
A mother in Texas sealed her 7-year-old relative's mouth with duct tape and locked her in a cage under a Christmas tree for hours. Single mother Rose Anderson tied up her little girl with zip ties in her Houston home as “discipline” for her “behavior at school.” According to court documents obtained by ABC13.described the […]
