We are living in strange times! Santa Claus has been replaced in favor of Frosty The Snowman at the West (Greenwich) Village Y (YMCA).
It sounds like someone is afraid of Christmas - that's my opinion, here are some quotes....
John Rappaport, executive director of the McBurney YMCA, “It wasn’t replacing; it was transitioning...we realized that change is sometimes good, and that Frosty is a great winter character who would appeal to a broader number of kids.”
Catholic League’s William Donohue, “Christmas is not about Jack Frost; it’s not about snowmen...we’re not talking about some secular organization that has no religious roots. If they (YMCA) can’t celebrate Christmas, then they should check out. What a bunch of cowards.”
Facts: YMCA — an organization founded to spread Christian values in1844.
The decision to ditch Father Christmas came down from McBurney branch administration, not the Y’s Chicago headquarters.
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Frosty will never replace Santa.
Santa has the toys...kids ain't stupid.
