Festivus from 'Seinfeld' actually has its roots in a real holiday a writer's dad invented
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foxnews.comFestivus is here and many "Seinfeld" fans may be surprised to hear that the holiday is not just a joke invented by the hit sitcom in 1997.
For those unfamiliar, "Festivus" is a holiday that George Costanza’s father, Frank, claimed to have invented in the Season 9 episode titled "The Strike." As the story goes, Frank was disillusioned with the commercialization of the holiday season, so he endeavored to create his own.
The "Seinfeld" inspired holiday includes a large Festivus dinner, an airing of grievances, a bare pole in lieu of a Christmas tree and, of course, feats of strength between family members.
Despite being a later installment in the show’s 9 season run, Festivus became a cultural touchstone, joining the myriad of other inside.
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