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Happy Festivus! A look at the best tweets, memes on social media

Happy Festivus!
By Rich Barak
Updated Dec 23, 2021

You don’t have to tell “Seinfeld” fans what today is: It’s Festivus!

“Seinfeld” fans have been uploading their Festivus traditions across all social platforms. The holiday is celebrated Dec. 23 and serves as an alternative to the commercialism of Christmas.

The actual inventor of Festivus is Dan O’Keefe. His son, Daniel, was a writer on “Seinfeld” and appropriated a family tradition for an episode.

ExploreFrom 2016: Gay Pride Festivus pole heads to Georgia statehouse

Here’s a look at how others are getting into the Festivus spirit just like Jerry, George, Elaine, Frank and Kramer:

About the Author

· Rich Barak works in the sports department as a leader/coach. In his career, Barak has covered everyone from Tommy Lasorda to Timothy Leary. He can be reached via email at Richard.Barak@ajc.com, on Twitter at @RBARACK or by calling 217-722-0184.

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