Festivus

- Celebrated annually on December 23
- Seinfeld Episode: The Strike
- Original Date: February 1996
- Festivus Prophets: Daniel O'Keefe and Frank Costanza

Festivus is a secular holiday alternative to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, brought to public attention in the December 18, 1997 episode of Seinfeld, The Strike. Daniel O'Keefe, The father of one of the writers of Seinfeld, invented Festivus as a celebration of his first date with his wife.LJWorld.com: A Festivus for the Rest of Us
Festivus Rituals
1. Decoration: Tall aluminum pole
2. Festivus Dinner: Turkey, ham or meatloaf
3. Airing of Grievances: During dinner, it consists of lashing out at others and the world over disappointments of the past year.
4. Feats of Strength: The head of the household challenges one person to a wrestling match. Festivus does not end until the head of the household is pinned.
Frank Costanza Quotes
"Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way [...] out of that a new holiday was born: a Festivus for the rest of us!"YouTube Video: A Festivus For The Rest Of Us (Time: 1:17)
"And at the Festivus dinner, you gather your family around, and tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the past year! I got a lot of problems with you people! And now, you're gonna hear about it. You, Kruger. My son tells me your company stinks!"YouTube Video: A Festivus For The Rest Of Us (Time: 1:17)

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Festivus Activities and Crafts
- It is easy to enjoy a secular, spiteful Festivus celebration. Here are some ideas for fun Festivus activities:
1. The Airing of Grievances: Tell your friends and family all the ways in which they have disappointed you over the last year.
2. Feats of Strength: If you are the head of your household and/or community center, select another attendee at your Festivus celebration and challenge him/her to a wrestling match. Festivus cannot end until the head of the household has been pinned to the floor.
3. Reluctant Gift-Giving: Give someone something that you don't want that they likely do not want either. "Re-gift" if possible.
4. Read Festivus Scripture: Read "The Strike" Episode of Seinfeld aloud to your celebratory committee.
5. Charitable Festivus Donations: Make a donation to The Human Fund or a non-existent charity of your choosing.