Actually, it might be past time but I was rereading “The Eight” yesterday because I want to read the sequel, “The Fire” and I had totally forgotten the story (which is excellent, I highly recommend it). Anyway, what’s with stealing the baby Jesus? Why can’t people just let other people celebrate their holiday in peace?

“Bring Back Baby Jesus and no one will get hurt – God.”
So reads a sign on the ground next to a Nativity scene at Alameda Christian Reformed Church in Alameda, Calif., according to the Alameda Sun.
It’s tough to keep the Christ in Christmas when thieves keep stealing him
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In Arkansas, a Jesus was recovered – but it was damaged and marked with “racial slurs, a swastika and a Hitler mustache,” according to kfsm.com.
A 19-year-old was arrested, and charged with misdemeanor theft.

Maybe he should be charged with a hate crime as well.