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The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Rob Tornoe

Festivus was a real holiday endured by an embarrassed ‘Seinfeld’ writer who didn’t want it on the show

Break out the aluminum pole from the crawl space and grease up for the feats of strength, it’s time for Festivus!

If you’re not a "Seinfeld" fan: Festivus, celebrated on Dec. 23 “to get a leg up on Christmas,” is a holiday alternative that replaces high credit card bills with the airing of petty grievances.

The fake holiday that somehow became a real celebration originated in "Seinfeld’s" final season, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Festivus originally appeared in “The Strike,” which you can stream on Netflix or catch in syndication.

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