#1
The "War on Christmas" - In recent years, there has been a perceived cultural conflict over the celebration of Christmas, with some people claiming that the holiday is under attack from those who want to downplay its religious aspects or eliminate it altogether. This controversy has led to heated debates and incidents of vandalism and violence.
#2
The Ghost of Christmas Past - In December 1843, a young girl named Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Sun, asking if there was a Santa Claus. The editor's response, which was published in the newspaper under the title "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus," has since become a classic of holiday literature. However, the identity of the person who wrote the letter has been shrouded in mystery, with some speculating that it was actually written by the editor himself as a way to boost circulation.
#3
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas - In December 2003, a man named James Henderson was arrested in Palm Beach, Florida, for stealing a 9-foot inflatable Grinch from a neighbor's yard. Henderson claimed that he was just trying to get into the holiday spirit, but he was charged with grand theft and later sentenced to probation.
#4
The Nightmare Before Christmas - In December 2012, a man in Ohio was arrested for breaking into a store and stealing a life-sized statue of Jack Skellington, the main character from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The man claimed that he was just trying to decorate his home for the holidays, but he was charged with burglary and theft.
#5
A Christmas Horror Story - In December 2018, a family in Canada was terrorized by a group of teenagers who broke into their home and threatened them with weapons while they were celebrating Christmas Eve. The teenagers were later arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault and robbery.
#6
Black Christmas (1974) - In December 1974, a serial killer named Leonard Lake and his accomplice Charles Ng murdered six women and three men at a cabin in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The killings were dubbed the "Black Christmas Murders" because they took place around the holiday season.
#7
Krampus - In December 2015, a man in Texas was arrested for dressing up as the mythical creature Krampus and terrorizing his neighbors on Christmas Eve. The man claimed that he was just trying to spread holiday cheer, but he was charged with disorderly conduct and making terroristic threats.
#8
Gremlins - In December 2011, a woman in England was arrested for causing a disturbance at a shopping center after she claimed to have seen gremlins running around the mall. The woman was later released without charge, but the incident caused a stir on social media and became known as the "Gremlins of Manchester."
#9
Silent Night, Deadly Night - In December 2000, a man in Florida was arrested for shooting and killing his wife on Christmas Eve. The man claimed that he was provoked by a disturbing dream he had about Santa Claus, but he was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
#10
A Christmas Carol (2009) - In December 2009, a man in New York City was arrested for pretending to be the Ghost of Christmas Present and demanding money from people on the street. The man was later charged with fraud and harassment.