If you happen to’re a fan of the tv present Seinfeld, you most likely bear in mind the episode about “Festivus” – the absurd, pseudo-holiday created by the loveable curmudgeon Frank Costanza.
In keeping with Frank, the vacation is well known on December 23 to fight the commercialization of Christmas. He created the vacation when his vacation purchasing resulted in a fistfight with one other man who reached for the final doll on the shelf on the identical time. It was whereas – as Frank put it – he “rained blows upon the person” that Frank got here up with the concept for “a Festivus for the remainder of us!”
There have been two vital elements to “Festivus.” The primary was known as the “Airing of Grievances.” This custom was about scolding relations for his or her disappointing failures. The second Festivus custom comes on the finish of the episode when Frank invitations his son George to take part in what he calls the “Feats of Energy” – an old style rumble that leaves George hilariously crying for mercy.
Clearly, the absurdity of Festivus is what makes this Seinfeld sketch so humorous and memorable. Christmas isn’t about selfishness and stirring up bother with others; it’s about loving your neighbor and wishing them good tidings.
In case your interior Frank Costanza comes out this 12 months, I encourage you to cease, pay attention to the place you’re and who you’re with, and bear in mind the whole lot it’s important to be glad about this Christmas.