posted on December 11, 2003 05:11:18 AM new
I recall seeing on the History Channel (or one of the leaning channels) that according to the ancient calendar, Jesus was actually born in October not December 25. So, if that's the case, what are we really celebrating? It's a really belated birthday. Just food for thought. But then, Christmas decorations are starting to make an appearance in October.
posted on December 11, 2003 08:52:58 PM new
I had a festivus once, but the doctor lanced it and gave me some pills...
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posted on December 11, 2003 09:54:03 PM new
Lol...I had to do a little research.
"Festivus"...It's from a Seinfeld TV sitcom episode A sort of Christmas spoof...
December 23
"Festivus is only a few weeks away. It is time to start preparing. 1. "Get the pole out of the crawl space". Or go out and buy one. Remember, it should be aluminum, due to the "very high strength-to-weight ratio". Remember, "it requires no decoration". Tinsel is "distracting". 2. "The tradition of Festivus begins with the airing of grievances." "At the Festivus dinner, you gather your family around, and you tell them all the ways they have disappointed you over the past year." 3. After dinner, it is time for the "Feats of Strength". Remember, Festivus is not over until someone is pinned. It's that simple. No buying gifts, all you need is a pole. No excuses. After all, it's a "Festivus for the rest of us!". Have you started your list of grievances yet? ..."
