It's Festivus Time -- for the Saner segment of the country

A hand-me-down holiday from the early Romans and, more importantly, “Seinfeld.” Festivus is a holiday about nothing in particular for people with nothing in particular to celebrate.

Media Life Magazine
... But a small segment of the country, perhaps a saner one, is up to something entirely different: preparing to celebrate Festivus. ...

The notion of a made-up holiday called Festivus got its first airing in a 1997 episode of “Seinfeld,” and it has since wormed its way into hearts of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Americans, who, fed up with the commercialism of mainstream holidays, now choose to celebrate the year's end in what amounts to a big goof on tradition. Celebrants gather round a metal pole, rather than a Christmas tree or Menorah. There's some whining in the place of carols. There's some wrestling.

The celebrations require few physical trappings. An aluminum pole of any height is required. But tinsel is most definitely not. Another no-no is gifts of any sort.

The holiday was introduced to the TV world by Frank Costanza, played by Jerry Stiller, in the now-famous episode 166 of Seinfeld. Costanza, according to the show, created the holiday as an alternative to the overly commercialized Christmas holiday. This wacky holiday, celebrated in the show on Dec. 23, wasn’t over until the host was wrestled to the ground.

For those who are exceedingly sane, be sure to purchase a Festivus Pole for home delivery at The Festivus Pole.