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Monday, December 23, 2024

For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is hard to come by, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls. There is an available option to celebrate a holiday and maintain a healthy dose of grumpiness. That's right " there is Festivus. December 23 is Festivus, a day reserved in history for all who feel that the normal holiday traditions don't quite fit the bill. Festivus is a special holiday reserved for those more apt to want to embrace their inner "bah, humbug!" than their Christmas spirit. It's a fair guess that more of us may be in that camp than ever before and the antidote, or at least an outlet that might prove cathartic, is Festivus.

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Festivus harks back to sitcoms of years past. The farcical holiday was birthed on the TV show "Seinfeld" on December 18, 1997, when George Costanza, played by Jason Alexander, revealed that his father (played by the late Jerry Stiller) created the day to contrast the religious and commercial aspects of the traditional December holidays.

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I've got a lot of problems with you people.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2024-12-23 12:55 PM | Reply

After this last election, it's a Festivus miracle I'm even standing here today. Between the political ads that could put Ambien to shame and the constant barrage of polls that swing wilder than a cat on a caffeine high, I'm surprised I haven't spontaneously combusted from sheer frustration! And don't even get me started on the debates. It's less about policy and more about who can sling the most mud without getting their suit dirty. It's enough to make a guy want to move to a desert island with nothing but a volleyball for company.

#2 | Posted by lee_the_agent at 2024-12-23 04:26 PM | Reply

Methinks there will be an airing of grievances at the Gaetz household this evening. Matty could be a victim of feats of strength delivered by his wife's foot ...

#3 | Posted by catdog at 2024-12-23 05:04 PM | Reply

Spent the early part of the afternoon in a shvitz today.

#4 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2024-12-23 05:11 PM | Reply

Sen. Matt Gaetz(R)FL... what Florida Man wants for Festivus.

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2024-12-23 05:20 PM | Reply

Ever notice how liberals often reserve their mockery for Christianity while avoiding the traditions of other religions?

Could it be because Christianity carries a message they find unsettling on a deeper level?

Why? Because their souls recognize what their minds deny, and their conscience cannot ignore it.

Jesus is God.

#6 | Posted by BillJohnson at 2024-12-23 06:13 PM | Reply

Ever notice how liberals often reserve their mockery for Christianity while avoiding the traditions of other religions?

Could it be because Christianity carries a message they find unsettling on a deeper level?

Why? Because their souls recognize what their minds deny, and their conscience cannot ignore it.

Jesus is God.

Posted by BillJohnson at 2024-12-23 06:13 PM | Reply

Your sanctimony is duly noted.

#7 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2024-12-23 06:18 PM | Reply

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