What is Festivus?

Dec

2009

From: Seinfeld

Episode: The Strike (1997) (Season 9, Episode 10)

Dear son, Happy... "Festivus"? What is Festivus? –It's nothing. It's no-- –When George was growing up-- –Jerry, no! –His father hated all the commercial and religious aspects of Christmas, so he made up his own holiday. –Ohh. And another piece of the puzzle falls into place.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes) | Jason Alexander (George Costanza) | Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld)

File Updated: 2017-12-21

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