Festivus was initially a parody designed by a scriptwriter as part of a Seinfeld television skit. It was celebrated December 23 in lieu of the commercialized traditional holiday season. It is considered a secular holiday or an alternative holiday.
Chlaenius festivus was created in 1876.
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Festivus.
Festivus
While the date as noted in the "Seinfeld" episode titled "The Strike" is December 23rd, Festivus is now celebrated throughout the year. Many college campuses have their celebrations on the Saturday before schools close for winter break. Individuals and organizations now have Festivus celebrations at any time they need a break from the day-to-day blandness of life. Festivus has truly become a "holiday for the rest of us" and as such there is no longer a date limitation.
Festivus is a holiday created by writer Dan O'Keefe in Reader's Digest and introduced into popular culture by his son Daniel, a scriptwriter for the TV show Seinfeld. In the episode, "The Strike", George states that his father, Frank Costanza, started it to protest the commercialization of Christmas. It involves "Feats of Strength", "The Airing of Grievances", and a "Festivus Pole".
festivus the holiday for the rest of us
Festivus, for the rest of us