To celebrate Festivus, a fictional holiday popularized by the television show Seinfeld, you can follow these steps:
1. Set up the Festivus pole: Find a plain aluminum pole (as opposed to a decorated tree) and place it in a central location in your home. Since Festivus emphasizes minimalism, a simple and unadorned pole is considered ideal.
2. Begin with the Airing of Grievances: During the Festivus dinner or gathering, each person takes turns expressing their grievances and complaints from the past year. This is meant to be light-hearted and allows everyone to voice their frustrations.
3. Engage in Feats of Strength: Traditionally, after the Airing of Grievances, the head of the household would challenge someone to a wrestle or any playful physical activity. This symbolizes the strength and endurance needed to survive the holiday season.
4. Declare a Festivus Miracle: As part of Festivus, you can declare a seemingly mundane event occurring that day as a “Festivus Miracle,” creating a moment of excitement and amusement.
5. Enjoy a simple meal: Festivus emphasizes simplicity, so you can enjoy a meal of your choosing. It doesn’t necessarily have to be traditional or specific to the holiday.
Remember, Festivus is a humorous and lighthearted holiday meant to parody the commercialization of Christmas. Adapt the traditions to fit your own style and preferences for a fun and memorable celebration.
