Festivus Seinfeld

Syracuse University alumnus Jerry Stiller, left, holds a Festivus pole as he talks about the secular holiday in a 1997 episode of "Seinfeld" titled "The Strike."

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What is Festivus?

Festivus is a non-religious holiday, started by Daniel O'Keefe in 1966 and popularized by "Seinfeld" in a 1997 episode written by his son Dan O'Keefe. Celebrated every Dec. 23, it aims to protest the commercialism of Christmas, instead celebrating the season with an undecorated aluminum pole (instead of a tree or Menorah), "Feats of Strength" (a wrestling match) and the "Airing of Grievances" (an opportunity to complain about anything and everything).

"A Festivus for the rest of us!" Syracuse University alumnus Jerry Stiller says as George Costanza's father Frank.

The NBC sitcom episode character complains about how tinsel is distracting and says ordinary, everyday events are eligible to be called "Festivus miracles."

The episode, titled "The Strike," also followed Kramer's years-long strike at H&H Bagels, Jerry's experience with a "two-face" (a woman who looks good in certain lighting and bad in others) and George's attempt to skimp on holiday gifts by donating to the "Human Fund." But most notably, "The Strike" made Festivus internationally known as George brought his boss Mr. Kruger (Daniel von Bargen) home to celebrate the holiday with his parents.

Last year, Central New Yorkers celebrated Festivus with a pole made out of Utica Club beer cans outside a fire station.

The tradition of Festivus begins with the airing of grievances. What do you have to complain about?

Vent your frustrations (or share your favorite "Seinfeld" quotes) in the comments below and then we can enjoy some feats of strength. Happy Festivus!