The Festive Season.

 December's not yet in and it begins,

the call to extravagance,

the urge to squander and consume,

 the celebration of indulgence,

the promotion of the spendthrift spirit.

 And what is it all about?

In whose name is it all done?

 Some biblical chap isn't it?

Yes! It's to mark his birthday

in a manner that would please him.

 The prodigal son!