City of Fostoria Botches 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Called Pathetic & a Joke

FOSTORIA | On December 5th 2025 the City of Fostoria hosted their annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the city building. The coffee shop was closed and the attendees made the best of what they we’re given. Many community members called the event pathetic and a joke, while leaving them wondering who has complained enough to reduce Christmas cheer in Fostoria?

The Decline in Effort From 2023 – 2025

No More Christmas Cards Since 2023

The reason why Christmas Cards ended was do to Karens complaining that they looked bad. To make matters more petty, some business owners went into an uproar because they were not happy with their card next to a competing business. Sad…

Possible Solutions/Remediations:

1. Better advertising for the event.
2. A reasonable date & time.
3. Actual festivities and activities for the public.
4. A Coffee shop that says open.
5. Asking the community for donations for lights if there is a low budget.
6. Ultimately, better leadership, a reasonable budget, and most importantly ‘Caring’!