What is Festivus? How the 'Seinfeld' bit became a real-world holiday
3 days ago · What is Festivus? Festivus is a fictional holiday created on the sitcom "Seinfeld" as a secular, anti-consumerist response to Christmas.
Festivus - Wikipedia
The Seinfeld episode that featured Festivus was titled "The Strike", although O'Keefe notes that the writers later wished they had named it "The Festivus". It was first broadcast on December 18, 1997.
Festivus, the 'Seinfeld'-Inspired Holiday, Has Unexpected Roots
3 days ago · The True and Traumatic Origins of Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’-Popularized Christmas Alternative Dec. 23 has been deemed Festivus after it was written into 'Seinfeld' nearly 20 years ago. …
Festivus: When is it? What is it? Which 'Seinfeld' episode is it?
3 days ago · Festivus is a holiday that carries some dark origins, and it's recognized by people all across the country.
Festivus 2025 is here! What to know about the 'Seinfeld' holiday
2 days ago · December 23 isn’t just Christmas Eve Eve, it’s also Festivus. Festivus is an anti-commercialist holiday that was introduced to the world in the ninth season of “Seinfeld” in 1997.
What Is Festivus? The Real Origins of the ‘Seinfeld’ Holiday
Dec 15, 2025 · When is Festivus? In “Seinfeld,” Festivus is celebrated annually on December 23, right before the Christmas holiday Frank was so fed up with.
Seinfeld's Festivus: The Alternative Holiday For Christmas Haters
2 days ago · Seinfeld Popularized Festivus As A Secular Alternative To Christmas Nevertheless, we have Seinfeld to thank for the fact that Festivus is so widely known and celebrated today. Just as …
Festivus is upon us. What to know about the 'Seinfeld' holiday
2 days ago · In a 1997 episode of ‘Seinfeld,’ the character George Costanza talks about the wacky, anti-Christmas holiday invented by his father, Frank Costanza, called "Festivus."
Festivus: The Seinfeld Holiday That Became a Real Cultural Tradition
2 days ago · Festivus is a Seinfeld holiday celebrated on Dec. 23, featuring an aluminum pole, airing of grievances, & a rejection of holiday consumerism.
5 Things to Know About ‘Festivus,’ the Iconic December 23 ... - AOL
3 days ago · Festivus is upon us! The iconic secular holiday — which is celebrated on December 23 — was made popular in a 1997 episode of Seinfeld called “The Strike.” But did you know it’s not ...