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.