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A Festivus for the rest of us, but what is ‘Festivus?’
PAhomepage ^ | Dec 23, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023

Posted on 12/26/2023 2:54:05 PM PST by nickcarraway

December 23rd, a day synonymous with last-minute shopping and plenty of traffic is a big day for another group of people: Fans of Seinfeld.

For the uninitiated, Festivus is a holiday celebrated by the Costanza family in Season 9 Episode 10 of Seinfeld.

Festivus was born from the trials and tribulations of Christmas shopping. When George’s dad Frank went to buy his son a doll many Christmases ago, he battled with another father for the last doll. In the intense battle, Frank thought there had to be another way, and through the destruction of the doll, Festivus was born.

While Christmas presents are placed under a dolled-up Christmas Tree, Festivus simplifies the decorations with a sleek aluminum pole. It’s got a wooden base to stand on and requires no decoration, especially tinsel (it’s distracting).

The day consists of two major celebrations: the airing of the grievances and the feats of strength.

The airing of the grievances begins with each member going around and telling their siblings, parents, friends, significant others, or relatives how they’ve disappointed you this past year. This is traditionally celebrated during the Festivus dinner, but many have moved the celebration away from the table to find a better spot around the Festivus pole.

Following the airing of the grievances, those celebrating participate in the feats of strength. In the show, George must take on his father in a battle of strength. For Festivus to end, the head of the household must be pinned down.

Through his hatred of the commercial aspects of Christmas, Frank Costanza brought forth a whimsical day for family bonding.

For those celebrating, Happy Festivus. For those skeptical of the joyous wonder of the day, head over to your local hardware store and pick up an aluminum pole. Who knows, a Festivus miracle could just come your way.


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1 posted on 12/26/2023 2:54:05 PM PST by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

Festivus is nothing.

A funny gag on a TV show.


2 posted on 12/26/2023 2:56:53 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: nickcarraway

Festivus for the rest of us.


3 posted on 12/26/2023 3:10:04 PM PST by BipolarBob (Yes officer, I saw the speed limit sign. I just didn't see you.)
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To: nickcarraway

Phooey to “Festivus”! Phooey to Kwanzaa, too!

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!


4 posted on 12/26/2023 3:37:08 PM PST by Honorary Serb (Kosovo is Serbia! Free Srpska! Abolish ICTY!)
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To: nickcarraway

Airing of grievances, feats of strength. Sounds like most gatherings.


5 posted on 12/26/2023 4:00:59 PM PST by crusty old prospector
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To: ifinnegan

Festival is Nothing on
A Show About Nothing.
.
That’s a Shame.


6 posted on 12/26/2023 4:03:26 PM PST by Big Red Badger (The Truman Show)
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To: ifinnegan

Festivus is all too real and I could prove it......if I have to.


7 posted on 12/26/2023 4:08:49 PM PST by Kenny Bania (Ovaltine? Why not call it Roundtine?)
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To: nickcarraway

December 23rd !?!
.
I may be a little late This Year but I’ve got a Great Aluminum Pole almost Ready!
.
Festivus
For the Rest of Us


8 posted on 12/26/2023 4:10:34 PM PST by Big Red Badger (The Truman Show)
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To: nickcarraway
George- Festivus is your heritage!!!
9 posted on 12/26/2023 4:11:56 PM PST by God luvs America (63.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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To: ifinnegan
Festivus is nothing. A funny gag on a TV show.

Festivus is a dysfunctional "holiday" started by Daniel O'Keefe, father of Dan O'Keefe who was a writer for Seinfeld. It's a twisted summary of family dysfunction that was written into a Seinfeld plot because the writers had nothing else in the tank for an episode near Christmas.

https://www.amazon.com/Real-Festivus-Dan-OKeefe/dp/0399532293

10 posted on 12/26/2023 4:13:03 PM PST by T.B. Yoits
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To: nickcarraway

The story of Festivus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX55AzGku5Y


11 posted on 12/26/2023 4:14:33 PM PST by God luvs America (63.5 million pay no income tax and vote for DemoKrats...)
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To: T.B. Yoits

Yeah.

It’s funny.

Festivus Feats of Strength.


12 posted on 12/26/2023 4:32:55 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: Kenny Bania

I am a regular contributor to The Human Fund.


13 posted on 12/26/2023 4:33:37 PM PST by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: ifinnegan

What does one serve at a festivus Feast? Humble pie? Crow?


14 posted on 12/26/2023 5:08:21 PM PST by Forward the Light Brigade ( Ride to the sound of the Guns!)
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To: Honorary Serb

“I’ve Got some Real Problems
With You People!’


15 posted on 12/26/2023 5:16:21 PM PST by Big Red Badger (The Truman Show)
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To: Big Red Badger; Kenny Bania

yer killin me smalls...


16 posted on 12/26/2023 5:39:02 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: nickcarraway
It was supposed to be a joke about people with empty lives.

Now for some reason people are taking it seriously.

17 posted on 12/26/2023 5:42:52 PM PST by Salman (It's not a slippery slope if it was part of the program all along. )
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To: Salman
It was supposed to be a joke about people with empty lives. Now for some reason people are taking it seriously.

Because they have empty lives.

18 posted on 12/26/2023 5:44:45 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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