Today is Festivus Eve! Festivus is a holiday featured in "The Strike" episode of Seinfeld. The episode first aired on December 18, 1997. Since then many people have been inspired by this zany, offbeat Seinfeld holiday and they now celebrate Festivus as any other holiday! "A Festivus for the rest of us!" is the official slogan. See Festivus traditions below! Happy Thursday! xoxo, Julie
Decor
Alumninum Pole
The tradition of Festivus begins with an aluminum pole. It is a pole, no decorations. Frank Costanza believes that tinsel is very distracting so there are no decorations. The pole is tall, silver, hollow, long, skinny, and heavy.
Aluminum Pole DIY via Fake It Frugal Blog
Human Fund Donation
via She Who Seeks
Airing of Grievances Dinner
"I've got a lot of problems with you people!!"
Durning this time, we share with family and friends all the ways they had disappointed over the past year.
Cakes via She Who Seeks
Feats of Stregnth
"Stop crying and fight your father!!"
This is where the head of the household tests his/her strength with another friend or family member. The great honour is given out to a different person each year. This is a battle that ends with one family member being pinned to the floor, signifying that Festivus is officially over.