Festivus

Festivus is a secular holiday humorously created in 1966 by writer Dan O'Keefe and popularized by the TV show "Seinfeld." Celebrated on December 23rd, it offers an alternative to traditional holiday festivities, focusing on simplicity and humor. Key traditions include an unadorned aluminum Festivus pole, the "Airing of Grievances" where participants express frustrations, and the "Feats of Strength," a test of physical prowess. It emphasizes skepticism of commercialism and traditional rituals, encouraging social bonding through satire and candid conversation. Festivus has become a cultural symbol of humorous dissent during the holiday season.