Winter Parade

In a town in West Virginia,
The annual parade,
A holiday tradition,
Was to be differently portrayed.

For the brand-new mayor, wanting
To make all feel they belonged,
Changed the Christmas parade to Winter,
But most residents felt they’d be wronged.

It’s a sticky tricky topic
Coming up this time of year
For so many who celebrate Christmas
Make their thoughts unmistakably clear.

“Happy Holidays” simply won’t cut it
And a “Winter” parade just won’t do;
Even if there’s still Santa and reindeer
Changing “Christmas” is simply taboo.

So the mayor gave in to her critics
And the Christmas parade will proceed
Though the locals would never have changed it
In their minds or their hearts – guaranteed.