In New York City, thousands of protesters, including pro-Gaza crowds and Hamas enthusiasts, gathered on Christmas Day to voice their support for Palestine, disrupting traditional Christmas celebrations with chants of 'No Christmas as usual'. The demonstrators, who were part of the ‘No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide’ protests, convened near Central Park at 5th Avenue and specifically targeted areas around churches to make their stance clear. The protests were designed to stand with Palestine and the Palestinians' fight for liberation, drawing attention to their cause during the high-profile holiday season. The event has been characterized by some as an anti-Christmas march, with a notable presence of Palestinian supporters taking to the streets during what is typically one of the busiest shopping days, known as 'Super Saturday'. The protest has sparked reactions from observers who label the participants as 'Grinches' for their attempt to disrupt the festive period for those celebrating Christmas at home with their families.
"No Christmas as usual": Pro-Palestinian protestors storm city streets on "Super Saturday" https://t.co/3kIyLNtlco
Thousands of Palestinian supporters take to the streets for an anti-Christmas march in New York City https://t.co/Sn3HIP4QXV
Behold: the Hamas enthusiasts Anti-Christmas protest in NYC. They call it “NO CHRISTMAS AS USUAL” and protest around churches. https://t.co/PUv5cfu1ir
Hundreds of Americans gathered near Central Park at 5th Ave in NY City today as part of the ‘No Xmas as Usual in a Genocide’ protests to stand with Palestine and the Palestinians' fight for liberation. https://t.co/N4Yf465GyG
NOW - Pro-Gaza crowd in NY chants: "No Christmas as usual." https://t.co/GjGA30hGnL
Anti-Israel protesters will gather in New York City on Christmas Day to chant loudly and disturb people celebrating Christmas at home with their families. Grinches… https://t.co/tRx0OY3T6i