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Weird dolls hanging on neighbours tree?

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 22:57

Unsure what this is for but they keep adding more rag dolls to their tree in their front garden. It's really creeping my children out.

They are hanging with other objects like wooden rings and ribbons. Is it some kind of pagan thing? No idea but it's bloody weird...

Aibu to ask them what it's for!? We live in a quiet little part outside of a city. Nothing unusual goes on here!

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catsonahottinroof · 11/12/2022 22:57

Can you take a photo?

Pineapplebread · 11/12/2022 23:01

Like this?

Weird dolls hanging on neighbours tree?
PurpleFlower1983 · 11/12/2022 23:03

Pagan.

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:03

Pineapplebread · 11/12/2022 23:01

Like this?

No I will upload a pic of them- unsure if I'm allowed to or not

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:04

So I tried to crop as much as poss but there's another two as well

Weird dolls hanging on neighbours tree?
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PurpleFlower1983 · 11/12/2022 23:05

Ooh that’s creepy!

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:07

PurpleFlower1983 · 11/12/2022 23:05

Ooh that’s creepy!

Isn't it!? Started off with just one, now there's more. My children think it's very creepy!'

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JoyBeorge · 11/12/2022 23:07

sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:04

So I tried to crop as much as poss but there's another two as well

Rod Stewart and Su Perkins? 😱

weaughteaughpeaugh · 11/12/2022 23:07

Definitely creepy!

JaneJeffer · 11/12/2022 23:10
Grin
Pineapplebread · 11/12/2022 23:10

That's hilariously awful.

Tell the kids the creepy dolls are just the guardians of the elf on the shelf or helpers of Santa or whatever.

DuchessDandelion · 11/12/2022 23:10

For a laugh, I bet. To freak people out. Seems to be working!

catsonahottinroof · 11/12/2022 23:10

That is really spooky! I don't know enough about pagan to say one way or another, but the bunting type rags make me think it could be.

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:11

catsonahottinroof · 11/12/2022 23:10

That is really spooky! I don't know enough about pagan to say one way or another, but the bunting type rags make me think it could be.

That's exactly what I thought re the bunting!!

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TheHateIsNotGood · 11/12/2022 23:11

I've come across this a few years ago in Albania - not just dolls but stuffed toys too - all left hanging to rot in the elements. I never got round to asking about it at the time but I'm planning to return soon and will make sure I ask about it then; not least to salve my own curiosity, which may or may not be connected to yours.

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:11

Pineapplebread · 11/12/2022 23:10

That's hilariously awful.

Tell the kids the creepy dolls are just the guardians of the elf on the shelf or helpers of Santa or whatever.

😂😂

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Muddywaters1 · 11/12/2022 23:11

what.the.actual.fuck

Onnabugeisha · 11/12/2022 23:12

How odd. I know historically people protested the 1891 Stamp Act by hanging dolls in trees that were meant to scare off the tax collectors. Time travelling neighbours? The dolls do appear to be dressed old fashioned…

Definitely creepy.

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:12

We live in such a quiet suburban part of town too; it's just really odd!! I'll have to see if anymore are added.

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BrightYellowDaffodil · 11/12/2022 23:13

Pagan here. I’ve never heard of hanging dolls on trees as part of the pagan belief system and it’s certainly not something I’d be doing!

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sandyfroglets · 11/12/2022 23:14

BrightYellowDaffodil · 11/12/2022 23:13

Pagan here. I’ve never heard of hanging dolls on trees as part of the pagan belief system and it’s certainly not something I’d be doing!

Thank you for clearing that up! I'm so curious. I have done some Googling but just can't find much!

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Arsepants · 11/12/2022 23:15

Weird and creepy. Probably child murderers

Mardyface · 11/12/2022 23:15

Knock on the door and ask (in the morning). Say the kids are creeped out and you want to tell them what it is. Unless the dolls have the kids faces on, then call the police.

Onnabugeisha · 11/12/2022 23:16

Sorry, wrong Stamp Act, 1765 was the one but here is a drawing, it was US Colonists that did it when still part of GB and they called it a liberty tree. it was a protest against taxes.

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JackieDaws · 11/12/2022 23:18

Mardyface · 11/12/2022 23:15

Knock on the door and ask (in the morning). Say the kids are creeped out and you want to tell them what it is. Unless the dolls have the kids faces on, then call the police.

Yes, do this. You won't look at all demented and have the door slammed in your face.