Happy Festivus!

Today, December 23, is the self-proclaimed modern holiday “Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us.”  Seinfeld popularized this holiday in the 1998 episode “The Strike”.  The Festivus tradition includes the ritual of the aluminum pole (i.e., utilitarian Christmas tree), the airing of grievances, and feats of strength.  Also, be wary of any unforseen and unwanted “miracles”.  So, tonight as you sit around your feast of spaghetti and meatballs, remember to tell everyone how they have disappointed you in the past year.  Then, when everyone has had a chance to channel their inner Sam Kinison, its time to challenge the head of the household to wrestle and, once he or she is pinned, Festivus is over until next year.  Let the festivities begin!