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2023 Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss

Annual Christmas tree toss in Bethlehem raises almost $2,300 for Lehigh Valley charity

Bethlehem Police Officer Chris Ross threw a Christmas tree over 28 feet Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, good for first place in the annual Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss. (Tom Shortell)

Josh Hoffert got into the holiday spirit during the annual Bethlehem Christmas Tree toss. His distance of 26 feet, 5 inches was one of the best of the day. (Tom Shortell)

Sean Kearns of Upper Macungie Township gets serious air behind his Christmas tree toss Dec. 16, 2023. His late father Peter Kearns founded the event in the mid-2000s. (Tom Shortell)

Matthew Gilroy, 4, won the award for "Most Creative Toss." His toss failed to escape the launch circle. Judges awarded him a score of infinity. (Tom Shortell)

Nathan West, of Nazareth, chucks the Christmas Tree at the annual Christmas tree toss in Bethlehem, Saturday Dec. 16, 2023. (Tom Shortell)

Melissa Mayer, of Bath, winds up for her turn at the annual Christmas Tree Toss hosted at More Miles Automotive in Bethlehem. (Tom Shortell)