A tradition in the Deep South. Basically, a man in white robes plants a wooden cross in a new neighbor's yard and sets it on fire. Not a symbol of Southern Intolerance.
Hey, my new neighbors planted a Welcome Cross in my yard last night. At first I thought it was because they hated me because I was a Yank, but they then brought me some lemon squares and fried cornbread. Man these Southerners are very hospitable and kind!
"Goddammit! My neighbor's Welcome Cross burned down my house!"
"Goddammit! My neighbor's Welcome Cross burned down my house!"
by [Cromwell] March 23, 2010