Festivus begins with the airing of grievances, where you gather your family around the table and tell them all the ways they’ve disappointed you.

FESTIVUS is upon us, so gather your family around the dining table and tell them what you really think. The non-religious holiday famously featured in an iconic episode of the highly acclaimed

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is known for his Festivus celebrations. Can you guess what his grievances are this year?

Some of the traditions depicted on the show, like a wrestling match dubbed the "feat of strength," were based on real-life, O'Keefe told the New York Times. The family holiday was less organized and stranger in reality, O'Keefe said, often occurring on random days and featuring practices without a clear purpose, like keeping a clock in a bag.

The scene-stealing Seinfeld character, portrayed by the late Jerry Stiller, shined across a number of episodes during the iconic sitcom 's run. But one in particular — which aired exactly 28 years ago — truly spotlighted the character of Frank, whose son is played by the equally fantastic Jason Alexander.

Festivus is celebrated on December 23, 2025. Know what this celebration is all about which is inspired from a sitcom-comedy, Seinfeld.

Seinfeld made one of its greatest contributions to the pop culture lexicon by introducing audiences to a new holiday based on a wild true story.