All of us here at ManTodd Industries look forward to celebrating Festivus. Below, you can find all the tools you need to make your Festivus Holiday a successful one.
History of Festivus
Many Christmas’s ago, Frank Costanza went to buy a doll for his son. He went to reach for it because it was the last one, but so did another man and as Frank rained blows upon him, he thought there could be another way. The doll was destroyed, but out of that, a new holiday was born. He named it Festivus.
Festivus takes place during the last few weeks in December, families and friends gather at the dinner table and have “The Airing of Grievances”. During this time, family and friends share all the ways they have disappointed each other during the past year.
After the Airing of Grievances, the “Feats of Strength” takes place. This is where the head of the household tests his/her strength with another friend or family member. The great honour is given out to a different person each year. Kramer was given the honor but passed it to George Costanza as he had an appointment. You can turn down a challenge if you have an appointment. Festivus is not over until the head of the household is pinned.
The Festivus Pole, is not a tree. It is a metal pole with no decorations. Frank Costanza believes that tinsel is very distracting. The pole is tall and silver.
Airing of Grievances
No Festivus is complete without the Airing of Grievances. Use the sheet below to make sure you have all your grievances listed.
List of Grievances Worksheet
Festivus Fruitcake
The Festivus Fruitcake is a yearly tradition. Start yours today! Use the tag below to make sure your victim….I mean recipient is aware of the “tradition”.
Festivus Fruitcake Tag
Feats of Strength
You can’t end Festivus without the Feats of Strength. Get the challenge card here.
Official Challenge Card
Festivus Greeting Cards
To spread the Festivus joy, use the following document to create Festivus greeting cards. If you print them two to a page they are the perfect size.
Official Festivus Greeting Cards