Festivus Dec 23, 2023

Festivus

Family time during the holidays isn"t always harmonious. Sometimes you might be tempted to channel this chinstrap penguin and give your nearest and dearest an earful. If you need a break from all the seasonal joy, Festivus might be the holiday for you. The idea was popularized in a "Seinfeld" episode, which detailed the Costanza family"s December 23 traditions, including putting up an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole and airing their year-end personal grievances. Since the episode debuted in 1997, Festivus has taken on a life of its own both among fans and people looking for an alternative way to celebrate the season. While most embrace the trappings of the holiday season, Festivus is for the rest of us.

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Today in History

Dec 23, 2018Make your list and check it twice
Dec 23, 2019A Festivus for the rest of us
Dec 23, 2020Swimming into the season
Dec 23, 2021Festivus
Dec 23, 2022Gentoo penguins in Antarctica
Dec 23, 2024Celebrating Festivus
Dec 23, 2025Reindeer, Lapland, Finland

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