Happy Festivus
As proclaimed by Frank Costanza – Festivus for the Restofus. Festivus is celebrated today – December 23. To celebrate, there are a few things you must do. First of all, you need an aluminum pole in lieu of a traditional tree. that’s your decoration. Then have family and friends over for the “Airing of Grievances” which is their opportunity to vent their hostilities toward each other. After a Festivus dinner, “The Feats of Strength” are performed until the head of the household is wrestled to the floor and “pinned.”
I remember when we were first introduced to Festivus on Seinfeld. One of those 90’s cultural references that has stuck around.
Happy Festivus all…
We’re weird over at my house – today is Christmas Adam. My son designated it as such last year, because “Adam came before Eve, right?” And since it’s usually the last day I have my kids before they head over to their dad’s for the holiday, it’s when we do our own bizarre collection of holiday celebrations.
Now that he’s started to watch old Seinfeld reruns, I fully expect him to change the name of our holiday accordingly.
The significance of the pole is it’s excellent height to strength ratio. And remember – no decoration such as tinsel, it’s too distracting.
I’ve been training for the feats of strength all day. I’m so there.