For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is hard to come by, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls. There is an available option to celebrate a holiday and ...

The main decoration, the Festivus pole, and the rituals, including "Feats of Strength" and the incomparable "Airing of Grievances," have become pop culture icons all by the themselves. Comedic ...

For at least eight years, Julianne Donovan, 35, has been hosting Festivus parties in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. The graphic designer and illustrator said she was drawn to the holiday when her ...

It’s that time of the year again … time for a Festivus for the rest of us! This Monday, Dec. 23 is a time for family, food and the annual Airing of Grievances during Festivus, the alternative ...

In 2005, Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle displayed a Festivus pole in his executive residence in Madison, Wisconsin. The governor's "Seinfeld"-inspired pole is now housed in the Wisconsin Historical Museum.

But not funny. Wrong, too. They lost 10-9. That’s not funny either. Hand us the Festivus pole. We have a bone to pick with Bryce Miller. You’re handed a seven-run lead in the first inning.

For those wanting to get really into the letter of the Festivus law, the pole and grievances are followed by an attempt to pin down literally everyone around you. It could be cathartic to wrestle ...