Festivus pole lot, Milwaukee (From FestivusPoles.com) Upset about the commercial madness of Christmas, "Seinfeld" character Frank Costanza devised a holiday for his own family -- Festivus. The unjoyous celebration (invented by the father of a "Seinfeld" writer) is held annually on December 23. To decorate for Festivus, you need nothing more than a plain aluminum pole. Yup. A pole. For dinner, your favorite comfort food is welcome, except ham or any cooked bird. During the meal, guests can express their deepest disappointments towards one another in The Airing of Grievances. (Seriously, how many times have you wanted to tell that uncle of yours to eat with his mouth closed?) Rounding out the festivities are the Feats of Strength. Once the head of the family has been pinned by a challenger of his or her choice, Festivus is officially over. So until next year, remember, Festivus is for the rest of us! Suggested Sites... Festivus For the Rest of Us - see screen captures from the "Seinfeld" episode that match each festivity of Festivus. Wikipedia: Festivus - details about Frank Costanza's holiday, including Festivus miracles. Sounds of Festivus - hear sound clips from the "Seinfeld" episode. TV.com: The Strike - full recap of the episode in which Festivus was introduced, including quotes and trivia. Festivus: A Web Site for the Rest of Us - proof that people besides the characters on "Seinfeld" celebrate the holiday.

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