How to celebrate FestivusA Festivus dinner, as portrayed on Seinfeld, has four major components: The Festivus pole, the airing of grievances, the feats of strength, and the tape-recording. The Festivus poleThe Festivus pole is made of aluminum and should be undecorated. Is Festivus a real holiday? The “real” Festivus was themed. Yes!”Interestingly, the tape-recorder was an important part of the real holiday, and recordings of the O’Keefe family’s Festivus celebrations make up a large chunk of The Real Festivus: The True Story Behind America’s Favorite Made-up Holiday, a book written by O’Keefe.

Source: The Nation December 24, 2021 07:05 UTC