Festivus with a Sizeable Serving of Seinfeld

If you’ve read “Festivus! The Book” you might recall Michelle, The Seinfeld uber-fan who hosted a Festivus party which was chock-a-block full of Seinfeld references. Today, I can report that Michelle hasn’t given up.  In fact, she has upped her game. Her most recent Festivus gathering had an even greater amount of Seinfeldism. “We had … Read more

Happy Festivus Eve

Happy Festivus Eve! Today, we have a roundup of pre-Festivus activity: A Festivus pole on a cherry wood base, a solemn wish from Darwin Australia, Festivus cheer from Eugene and Indonesia, a grievance against Apple, a message from Festivus fan Steve Joiner and an Elf squatting on the Beefaroni. Only one day to Festivus! Via … Read more

The Kristof Family Festivus, Zapresic, Croatia

For the past four years, Festivus has been an annual event for Tomislav Krištof and his wife Valeria from Zapresic, Croatia. However, this year is even more special as it is the first Festivus for his 3-month old son, Ignac. Tomislav is a huge Seinfeld fan, and often watches Seinfeld reruns on Croatian television. Clearly, … Read more

A Rollicking Good Festivus in Eugene, Oregon

The 2015 Festivus event even came with its own promo video. For Eugene, Oregon resident Dan Koss, Festivus represents a rollicking good time surrounded by amazing friends. For the past five years he and a group of like-minded individuals have gotten together for a traditional Festivus party. “Most of the same people, same pole, same … Read more

A Technicolor Running Coat, a Meatloaf so Beautiful it was Devoured, and more

People are beginning to celebrate Festivus 2016, and it looks like a plenty of fun. Today we go around the web with Festivus, and manage to include the four major parts of the celebration: The Festivus pole, Festivus dinner, Airing of Grievances and Feats of Strength.  It’s a Festivus Miracle!   Festivus5k posted a photo of … Read more

Lynn’s Family Festivus

Last year, something happened to Lynn’s family that changed them in a deep and profound way.  They celebrated Festivus. Well, maybe that’s an exaggeration… To be clear, Lynn’s family also celebrates Christmas, but for one evening last year Lynn ensconced the Christmas tree in a black “shroud” and her husband Dave put up an unadorned … Read more

Airing of Grievances – Festivus 2016

Air Your Grievances!  It’s Festivus time and this is the place to let it fly. To Air a Grievance, simply fill out the “LEAVE A REPLY” form below. You are NOT REQUIRED to include your real name or email.  It’s up to you if you do or not. All posts are moderated.  We cannot approve anything that … Read more

Happy Festivus!

Happy Festivus! I hope your Festivus is filled with grievances and completely buoyed by the strength-to-weight ratio of your aluminum pole. Here is a small taste of what is happening in the world of Festivus 2015:   On his wife’s Instagram, Jerry Seinfeld was almost heard to utter a single grievance… A special message on this … Read more