A non-denominational holiday to be celebrated on December 23rd by those frustrated or jaded (ME) with the commercialism and pressure surrounding the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza season.
It starts with the “Airing of Grievances” at the Festivus Dinner in which a person tells everyone else all the ways they have disappointed him or her over the past year.
After the Festivus meal, “Feats of Strength” are performed, involving wrestling the Head of Household to the floor, with the holiday ending only if and when the Head of Household is pinned. (I guess that's why Festivus has been going on for so many years at the Lambson Household because nobody can pin Jim?!)
There is not a Festivus tree, but rather a Festivus pole. It is made of aluminum and is NOT to be decorated. Remember, tinsel is a distraction!
So, HAPPY FREAKIN’ FESTIVUS!!!!! Who wants to be the first to “Air their Grievances?”
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Happy Festivus...for the rest of us
Posted by Brian at 23.12.08
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I know festivus was technically yesterday, but Happy Festivus to you. Did you air out all of your grievances?
OK, I'll be first. I am SOOOO disappointed that Brian did not shave his legs before putting on his Christmas tree skirt!
My main grievance is that it isn't politically correct to say "Merry Christmas". It bugs me.
That is one of the main reasons I insist on saying "Merry Christmas" to everyone.
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