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The Festivus Pole: The Costanzas' tradition begins with a bare aluminum
pole, which Frank praises for its "very high strength-to-weight ratio."
During Festivus, an unadorned aluminum pole is displayed. The pole was
chosen apparently in opposition to the commercialization of highly
decorated Christmas trees, because it is "very low-maintenance," and
also because the holiday's patron, Frank Costanza, "finds tinsel distracting."
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The Airing of Grievances: At the Festivus dinner, each
participant tells friends and family all of the instances where they
disappointed him or her that year.
The Feats of Strength: The head of the family tests his or
her strength against one participant of the head's choosing. Festivus
is not considered over until the head of the family has been pinned to
the ground. A participant is allowed to decline to attempt to pin the
head of the family only if they have something better to do instead.
Seriously, Seinfeld is amazing.