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Festivus is a secular holiday celebrated on December 23rd as an alternative to the commercialism and pressures of the Christmas season. Created by Daniel O'Keefe and popularized by the 1997 'Seinfeld' episode 'The Strike,' the holiday features an unadorned aluminum pole, the 'Airing of Grievances,' and 'Feats of Strength.'
Search interest peaked because the holiday occurred today, December 23, 2025. Every year on this date, fans of the show and those looking for a humorous holiday alternative search for the episode's history, rules, and social media trends to participate in their own Airing of Grievances. In 2025, the trend was bolstered by high-profile celebrities and brands posting their own Festivus grievances on social media platforms.
The holiday is viewed as a beloved piece of pop culture that provides a lighthearted way to deal with end-of-year stress. Many enjoy the irony of a 'holiday for the rest of us' that focuses on complaining rather than gift-giving. Critics of the trend occasionally find it repetitive, but it remains a staple of modern digital culture every December.