Festivus...for the rest of us...

Once upon a time on Seinfeld, many years ago there was a man named Frank Costanza. He was not, what you would say, mild mannered. He was pretty much an oaf. One Christmas he was trying to buy a doll for his son George and when it was discovered it was the "last one," he fought ferociously with a greedy opponent. In the melee, the doll was destroyed. Frank thought there was only one decent thing to do...create a new holiday...Festivus for the rest of us!

Celebrated every December 23rd, it's a family tradition for the Costanzas. There are some traditions, but unlike Christmas there is no particular meal to eat (but the Costanzas like spaghetti). There is also no tree...just an aluminum pole (Costanza was anti-tinsel...very distracting. No tinsel, no problem!). At the feast of Festivus, it is tradition to reveal the Airing of Grievances against other family members. Finally, there is the Feats of Strength, where the head of the family challenges another Festivus celebrant to a match of athletic skill and fortitude. Here is a link to tips and official rules of Festivus for the Rest of us so you may properly enjoy the traditions.

Though not technically a "Christmas" special, it was recently revealed to me that my cousin Lauren's grievance against me was that I hadn't highlighted Festivus on "the blog." I also hear she's upset because Cuddles told me that my outfit today was "so Ra sha sha." (Yeah, don't ask.)

Happy Festivus...one and all...