A couple in the northwestern German city of Delmenhorst, received a threatening letter after they lit up their residence, the "Christmas House" as it is known, with 60.000 festive lights.
Martina Borchart, one of the residents of the house, said the letter was anonymous and the authors threatened to destroy the decorations if the lights were not put out.
The letter made reference to the ongoing energy crisis facing the country, justifying the threat.
The letter made reference to the ongoing energy crisis facing the country, justifying the threat.
"We are shocked," Borchart said, stressing that she and her husband have filed a complaint with police, who are investigating the case for attempted extortion, a police spokesman said.
It is not known who sent the letter, and authorities said officers would patrol outside the house.
The "Christmas House" in the state of Lower Saxony is famous for its vibrant Christmas decorations, which Borchart takes months to put up as she has done every year for the past 20 years.
Locals gather every year to watch the lights go up.
Martina Borchart said she will keep the decorative lights on. "We're not going to let them get us down," she said.
She clarified that they also collect donations from people who walk by and look at the lighted decorations.
The proceeds the couple raises from sales of the popular German Christmas drink Glühwein go to the local school. Ultimately, the money is used to fund therapeutic riding for children.
Source: APE-MPA
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