SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
TAKE EITHER a FRIEND or FAMILY
MEMBER OUT for a PRE-HOLIDAY
DRINK or MEAL
It’s two holidays today.
I consider December 23rd pre-Christmas Eve; also if you were a fan of the “Seinfeld” television show you’re bound to remember the holiday of FESTIVUS. According to wacky/weird holiday sites Festivus is on December 23rd.
Today your act of spreading cheer is to have a pre-holiday meal or drink with a friend or family member. It’s not important where you go or what you have to eat or drink; it’s the time spent with the person you invited. You can meet for lunch or dinner and maybe exchange crazy little gifts. You can head out for a drink and appetizers. Why not make it a crazy gift exchange with them. Tell them you’re exchanging white elephant gift with them. Who knows what you will end up with. We did this once. Actually ended up with something could actually use.
It’s just a fun time to unwind few days before the holiday. Make it even better by wearing ugly sweaters/shirts.
Until tomorrow....I’m off to find my white elephant item to exchange and find my ugliest top for lunch.
HAPPY FESTIVUS to you also.
Tomorrow....do a last minute chore or errand for someone.
PART II
Today is FESTIVUS. If you were a fan of the television show “Seinfeld” you know what I’m referring to. This holiday is listed as a wacky holiday on wacky/weird holiday web sites.
A few years ago I began to celebrate the day. It all began when I came across twenty or so wreath ornaments I had inside a Christmas card from the previous year. I knew I needed to get rid of them before the envelopes began to look funky. So I put them into a holiday tote bag and passed them out at a veteran’s club where I am a member. As I passed them out I said “Happy Festivus”. One patron knew what I referred to and it began an interesting conversation. The following year I had candy canes I passed out and kept this tradition for the next few years. Today I’ll be attending an ugly sweater event where I’ll be giving out candy canes to celebrate Festivus. This is my new tradition for December 23rd it’s fun and most people enjoy a freebie. If you see me today you may be the recipient of a candy cane.
I’ve decorated the poles in my carport for Festivus also. After all it’s the holiday for the rest of us. No doubt you can say I celebrate whatever holiday I think is funky and fun.
So until tomorrow....Happy Festivus. Don’t forget to air your grievances and give to the human fun.
The following is a piece I composed last year for the holiday.
FESTIVUS
It's time to decorate the pole
And time for the feats of strength
Time to air our grievances
Those we love and hate
FESTIVUS....is here at last
Donate to the Human Fund
A holiday for the rest of us
So have a happy, everyone
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