Festivus - My Kind of Holiday

Yeah, it's from Seinfeld.

I remember this from back in the day, too, but had forgotten about it until I came across it in a Metafilter thread about alternatives to a pagan worship bush Christmas Tree.

Anywho, for those who aren't familiar with the concept of Festivus, here's the lowdown from Wikipedia:

According to Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated each year on December 23, but many people celebrate it other times, often in early December. Its slogan is "A Festivus for the rest of us!" An aluminum pole is generally used in lieu of a Christmas tree or other holiday decoration. Those attending participate in the "Airing of Grievances" which is an opportunity for all to vent their hostilities toward each other, and after a Festivus dinner, The Feats of Strength are performed. Traditionally, Festivus is not over until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and "pinned."

Now, doesn't that sound like a happy and healthy way to spend time with the family? I'm going out to get my Festivus Pole this weekend.

Check out Festivus Book.com for some more info.

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