Gärtner's Trial Over Unauthorized Christmas Tree at Hamburg Kita Continues

The court examines whether the act was a well-meaning gesture or a violation of the daycare's explicit wishes.

A Hamburg daycare decided against a Christmas tree in 2023 to respect the religious diversity of its children.
A gardener secretly placed a large tree and gifts on the daycare's property, leading to charges of trespassing.
The daycare's management reported feeling distressed by the act, especially as the tree was chained to the site and had to be removed with tools.
The gardener was fined €3,000 for trespassing in a lower court but has appealed the decision, leading to a new trial.
The court plans to hear additional testimony, including from the gardener's colleague, on March 26 to assess the motivations behind the act.