Hapy Festivus

[Coppermine]

History of Festivus
Many Christmas's ago, Frank Costanza went to buy a doll for his son. He went to reach for it because it was the last one, but so did another man and as Frank rained blows upon him, he thought there could be another way. The doll was destroyed, but out of that, a new holiday was born. He named it Festivus.

Festivus takes place during the last few weeks in December, families and friends gather at the dinner table and have "The Airing of Grievances". During this time, family and friends share all the ways they have disappointed each other during the past year.

After the Airing of Grievances, the "Feats of Strength" takes place. This is where the head of the household tests his/her strength with another friend or family member. The great honor is given out to a different person each year. Kramer was given the honor but passed it to George Costanza as he had an appointment. You can turn down a challenge if you have an appointment. Festivus is not over until the head of the household is pinned.

The Festivus Pole, is not a tree. It is a metal pole with no decorations. Frank Costanza believes that tinsel is very distracting. The pole is tall and silver.

[chadlincoln]

Happy Festivus to all.

[pokerplaya]

Great show. Great episode. Happy Festivus!

[buckets]

"a festivus for the restivus" gotta love it.

[bigken117]

Time for the feats of strength!

[cordscords]

"Here you guys go. The human fund!"

[Coppermine]

[Coppermine]

[Coppermine]

The Festivus Pole - display of an unadorned aluminium pole, apparently in opposition to the commercialization of the decorated Christmas trees and because the holiday’s creator, Frank Costanza “finds tinsel distracting”.

[slomo007]

Best show ever.

The airing of grievances.