In case you did not now, today, December 23 is the wonderful holiday Festivus created by Dan O'Keefe and popularized by his son Daniel, a writer for the show Seinfeld, where Festivus became a storyline in "The Strike" episode.
Festivus is a simple, yet beautiful holiday that has only a few rituals:
Festivus Pole: This is the only display needed for Festivus, an unadorned aluminum pole.
Airing of Grievances: Immediately after dinner is served, everyone at the table lashes out at each other and the world about how they have been disappointed over the past year.
Feats of Strength: Festivus is not over until the head of the household is pinned in a wrestling match. The head of the household usually chooses who will participate in the match, although it isn't unheard of for someone to run out (aka go to work the late shift at H & H) instead of wrestling.
Additionally, Festivus miracles often will occur during the holiday. Whether they are legit miracles or dumb, mundane coincidences, the point is that they're real and they're spectacular!
The Festivus site has many Festivus-carols, so I decided to make my own.
Festivus Night
to the tune of "Silent Night"
Festivus night, holy night
The holiday is here, what a site
Gather around the aluminum pole
Unadorned yet full of soul
Festivus for the rest of us
Festivus for the rest of us
Festivus night, holy night
Dinner is served, now we spite
All who disappointed us over the year
Now is our chance to sneer
Airing of Grievances
Airing of Grievances
Festivus night, holy night
Nothing is calm, it's time to fight
Feats of Strength, the head has been pinned
We can rejoice, the holiday has end
A Festivus miracle
A Festivus miracle
With that said, I would like to wish you all a happy and healthy Festivus for the rest of us!
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