Christmas Miracle Turned Nightmare: Florida Woman Jailed for Tree Attack

I've heard of a Christmas miracle before, but this is ridiculous. A Largo, Florida woman named Miracle Rivera, spent her Christmas Eve behind bars after whooping somebody with a Christmas tree.

According to FOX35, Rivera and her victim went to battle after a not-so-merry verbal fight. I can remember when I was a kid my sister and I might have argued over who got what from Santa... But I never thought of turning a Christmas tree into a weapon!

So the victim apparently sought refuge in the living room, hoping to get away from Miss Miracle. But Miracle didn't want a silent night... She was ready for a violent night! With a Christmas tree in hand, Rivera then proceeded to repeatedly strike the poor soul on the couch.

Miss Miracle got the victim good too, giving them a collection of scratches on their upper body and arms. We can only imagine the actual relationship between Rivera and her victim, so we really don't know what could of caused the holiday melee.

But don't worry. Miracle didn't come up empty-handed for Christmas. She got just what she asked for. A jail cell! The Pinellas County Jail became her temporary crib, though she has since been released. Hopefully, next year she will celebrate a more traditional Christmas... You know, like not beating someone with your decorations.

Christmas is a special time of year, filled with fun, friends and family. The holidays are also a great time to travel. Also, if you're really in the festive spirit, why not travel to see one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America? Here are some of the most iconic Christmas trees that always draw a crowd, and for good reason. They're simply spectacular. Oh, and one Florida tree is on this list, because it's really that awesome.

Before we get into some of the smaller, yet still fantastic, Christmas trees across America, let's look at the big two. The White House Christmas Tree, Washington, D.C. is really the quintessential Christmas tree for America. The White House Christmas Tree is simply iconic. It's a representation of the holidays in the U.S. Each year, the White House staff displays the tree in the Blue Room. Lots of decorating goes into it, too. What's more, as for this year's tree, a press release explains, "Christmas tree growers Amber Scott and Alex Church, Cline Church Nursery, Fleetwood, NC waited for the arrival of special guests from our nation's capital who were sent to select the 2023 White House Christmas tree."

Also, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York City is iconic. Next to the White House Christmas Tree, the Rockefeller Center in New York City is the next most iconic Christmas tree in America. Each year, the selected tree towers over New York City, placed right in the Rockefeller Center. Furthermore, it's definitely one of the most iconic Christmas trees in America.

So, what are some of the other most iconic Christmas trees in America? Read on for the list. What's your favorite holiday display and Christmas tree? Reach out to us on social media with your picks for all things Christmas. Happy holidays.

Boston is a major city, and it needs some major holiday spirit in December. Also, the Christmas tree at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace is simply dazzling. While you're there, shop, eat and enjoy other activities. Find more information via this link.

https://faneuilhallmarketplace.com/

If you're looking for a beautiful, old-fashioned Christmas tree, look no further than Perkasie Borough, Pennsylvania. What's more, the spot says they host America's oldest community tree lighting ceremony, and it draws a huge crowd every year. For more information, go here.

https://perkasieborough.org

The Atlanta airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. After all, it's a Delta hub. Each holiday season, travelers come through this airport, so they also deck it out with a great, festive Christmas tree.

The Christmas season in Detroit always starts with the Detroit Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park, presented by Downtown Detroit Partnership and DTE Energy Foundation. The ceremony always takes place the Friday before thanksgiving. Find more information here.

The 100 foot Christmas Tree on Delray Beach is always exciting. Moreover, Santa helps light the tree every season. What's more, it's been going on for 30 years. Find more information here.