christmas is ridiculous

a frenzy of indoctrination 

sentimental propaganda

pressure to participate

unrealistic expectations

inculcated in the kids

while parents go insane 

it goes against the grain to be 

so busy at this time of year

we should be curled up by the fire

not fucking running round so wired 

to buy this tat that no one needs

sanctifying endless greed

 

the corporate machine

ratchets up to overdrive

slaves to manufacture 

slaves to shop with credit

then slave all year to pay for it

it’s fucking shit

there’s no escape from santa claus

installed in every neon hall

deck the malls with a thousand trolleys

‘tis the season to be told what’s jolly

mainly by spending lots of money

 

I hate this empty pantomime 

let’s share our time instead of cash

creating memories that last

invent some new traditions

not dashing round the crowded stores

I’m bored with this production

millions queue with weary frowns

for plastic trash in gaudy town

is that your precious time well spent?