Lighting a candle to a tree. Dear Gods.

How could anyone be so stupid?

In England's Malvern Hills, the 500-year old Whiteleaved Oak has gone up in flames. Charred tea-lights were found at its base.

Dear Gods. How could anyone be so stupid?

Tea-lights are despicable anyway, and never a worthy offering. Ask yourself: what kind of offering leaves garbage behind?

Hear, O Pagandom:

Not all offerings are appropriate to all gods in all circumstances.

Fire is never an appropriate offering to a tree.

My people, let us think before we offer.

Did a pagan offering burn the 500-year old Whiteleaved Oak? Let us sincerely hope that it did not.

Dear Gods. How could anyone be so stupid?