Come year-end, it’s the time to celebrate Festivus, the non-denominational, secular celebration that most of the country discovered through a Seinfeld episode. Click the video above for a taste. Disillusioned with the commercialized frenzy that accompanies the holidays, George Costanza’s dad created this yuletide alternative, and he called it Festivus. The new holiday is celebrated with a traditional meal, an aluminum pole (in place of a Christmas tree), feats of strength, and an airing of grievances. It’s a “Festivus for the rest of us.” Click here for a quick, dubious documentary about the “perfect nothing celebration that’s something for everyone.” … and to all, a good night. — D.X. Ferris
This article appears in Dec 5-11, 2007.
Wow, it’s really cool that Festivus is catching on, even all these years that Seinfeld has been off the air! And while I kind of hate that it’s getting commercialized like every holiday inevitably does, it’s interesting that you can get Festivus poles and all sorts of fun Festivus stuff. A Festivus for the rest of us!