FOX 29 Philadelphia Festivus: How a Seinfeld joke became a holiday to air out grievances

Festivus — the holiday for the rest of us — is celebrated every year on December 23, thanks to the classic TV show Seinfeld.

The unconventional holiday features traditions like the airing of grievances, feats of strength, and a simple aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree. What started as a fictional joke has grown into a real cultural tradition embraced by fans around the world.

From its sitcom origins to how people celebrate today, here’s a bit of how we are spending Festivus at FOX 29.

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