If You Hate the Holidays, Then You'll Love These Festivus MemesHome > EntertainmentSource: NBC These Hilarious Memes Are for People Who Truly Believe in a Festivus for the Rest of UsBy Mustafa GatollariDec. 21 2021, Updated 10:40 a.m. ET If you've watched Seinfeld, then you've probably made a Festivus joke or two in your day. Heck, you may have even shared some memes about the made-up holiday that were based on a very, very real aggravation people have with the Yuletide season and all of the expectations that surround it. The fake camaraderie. The manufactured cheer. Pretending as though you care about your friends and family and coworkers for a limited time only.Article continues below advertisement Festivus memes are perfect for those who hate the holidays That's not to say that some of us don't actually care. Many of us do, or we at least put some effort into demonstrating our consideration for our fellow human beings. But it's the commercialization of these feelings corporations use to guilt and influence us into buying anything and everything for our loved ones. Like, what about those Lexus commercials where someone slaps a huge red ribbon on a car?Source: NBCArticle continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yabs Lee (@brickapal00za) What kind of person just has the cash lying around to buy an entire $40,000 whip and slap a bow on it? And let's say you're getting it for your spouse and just went through the trouble of haggling with the dealer and forking over some $600 for the high-quality fabric bow. It's probably not a good idea to burden your family / partnership with a significant financial responsibility for the next few years. A not-so-merry Christmas indeed.Article continues below advertisementSource: NBC That's kind of the entire point of Frank Costanza's rant against the holidays in the now-legendary Seinfeld episode. So, instead of just complaining about it ad nauseam and participating in Christmas traditions anyway, grumbling the whole time, Frank decided to combat it by creating his very own holiday: Festivus.Article continues below advertisement Happy Festivus! No different than any other day on Twitter besides it having a name pic.twitter.com/TdoIbHJPbr— Marielle (@marielle922) December 18, 2019 What is Festivus and what are its traditions Festivus is an anti-holiday holiday that served as the subject matter and main plot line of a hilarious Seinfeld episode. It's taken on a pop culture icon status, with tons of people actually participating in the celebration and replacing typical Christmas or other holiday traditions with the comedic ones created by Larry David and co.Article continues below advertisementSource: NBC Festivus is less than a week away. But this year, every day seems like Festivus. pic.twitter.com/rkgUDSOBn7— CLA (@ConservativeLA) December 17, 2019 Article continues below advertisement One of the biggest traditions of Festivus is to air one's grievances. Instead of pretending to be nice to everybody and biting your tongue over a big family-style dinner, you just let loose with all the gripes, problems, and issues you've taken with those around you all year. It's like the purge, but for complaining.Source: NBCArticle continues below advertisement And thanks to a second year of COVID Christmas there are probably a lot of Festivus grievances to be aired While it might seem crazy to just up and create your own holiday, it's important to note that seasonal celebrations have taken on new lives over the centuries. What better way to end 2021 than with a reboot to Christmas? Celebrate Festivus instead, and just air grievances.#OddWaysToSaveChristmasExpenses pic.twitter.com/geQxJlmt9R— LisetteInBlue (@bookgirl8) December 17, 2020 Article continues below advertisementSource: NBC Festivus also favors another home fixture instead of a Christmas tree — a pole. That's right, just a simple, humble, gray pole. What's funny is that every year, real people share their own real Festivus poles online, and there are people who actually put their gifts under the pole.Article continues below advertisement #deadlinewhAren't we a week early for the airing of the grievances Festivus for the rest of usDecember 23rd pic.twitter.com/GhgmJvxBf8— SueinPhilly (@sueinphilly) December 17, 2019 While it might seem strange, I guess it's no weirder than putting them under a living organism you've severed from the ground and dragged into your home ... but I guess old habits die hard. I'm not saying I'd rather put some ominous, brutal-looking pole in my house, either.Article continues below advertisement Oh look, Christmas has sharted all over the place! And yes, that's a Festivus pole. pic.twitter.com/yHUyRoAn8M— DALENELE RIKCARBRGSOBRO (@ppch1337) December 18, 2019 Feats of strength are a necessary part of the Festivus celebrations as well According to Frank's rules, Festivus isn't over until the head of the household selects someone from the family to engage in a "feat of strength" and that feat is pinning the proverbial head in a wrestling match. If the selected participant cannot be involved in the feat of strength for any reason, another guest can suggest someone else.Article continues below advertisement I am preparing for my Festivus stream on Monday (8:30pm Eastern). We shall air our grievances and perform feats of strength around an unadorned pole. pic.twitter.com/XHVrA5RhzQ— lara6683 (@Larawithabird) December 15, 2019 When is Festivus officially celebrated Once the wrestler is selected, any bulky clothing should be removed and the household head must shout, "Let's rumble!" Once the head is pinned, Festivus is complete. So are you shaking up your holiday traditions this year by injecting a little Festivus into your life? Or are you good? Technically, you could do both because Festivus is on Dec. 23.Article continues below advertisement Only 6 days to Festivus. I've for a lot of problems with you people! You couldn't smooth a silk sheet if you had a hot date with a babe... pic.twitter.com/ECBLrM2mim— FestivusWeb.com (@FestivusWeb) December 18, 2020 So if you want to get yourself in the Festivus spirit, take a gander at all of these wonderful memes and references that pay homage to the non-denominational holiday everyone can enjoy.Article continues below advertisementSource: Twitter Day 6: The Feats of Seinfeldian Strength#12DaysOfFestivus #Festivus pic.twitter.com/OtBzWj8dOO— Seinfeld (@SeinfeldTV) December 15, 2020 Article continues below advertisement Instead there's a pole. Requires no decoration. I find tinsel distracting. https://t.co/wzYQzE7VT3 #Festivus pic.twitter.com/1Fkxu3MwrI— FestivusWeb.com (@FestivusWeb) December 18, 2020 Nah, that's Festivus and it's celebratad on December 23rd. pic.twitter.com/VslUj0F3FA— Angus Neil McDowell (@Angus_McDowell) December 16, 2020 Article continues below advertisement #Festivus is a week from today. Did you get your pole out of the crawl space? Is your list of grievances ready? pic.twitter.com/5xeYrm6EKP— leesa (@leesaisaginger) December 16, 2020 Source: TwitterArticle continues below advertisementSource: InstagramSource: InstagramAdvertisementMore from Distractify 40 of the Most Fun and Festive Christmas Trivia Questions and Answers Jerry Seinfeld Reveals the Moment He Knew It Was Time to Walk Away From 'Seinfeld' 25 Funny Christmas Memes to Keep the Whole Table Laughing Latest Entertainment News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.