Hamburg Gardener Fined for Unwanted Christmas Tree at Daycare

The gardener was penalized for trespassing after placing a tree on a daycare's grounds that had opted out for religious inclusivity.

The gardener, Florian Schröder, was fined €3,000 for placing a Christmas tree and gifts on a daycare's property in Hamburg without permission.
The daycare had previously decided against having a Christmas tree to respect the religious diversity of its children.
Despite the legal ruling, Schröder plans to appeal, arguing that his intentions were to spread holiday joy, not to commit a crime.
The daycare had informed parents of its decision to avoid excluding any belief systems, which was communicated in a letter prior to the incident.
The court emphasized that the issue was the unauthorized entry onto the property, not the Christmas tree itself.