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Celebrate Festivus the Jaunted Way

December 22, 2006 at 11:46 AM | 1 Comment

For the serious Seinfeld fans among you, tomorrow is Festivus day. Some celebrate it earlier, but the 23rd of December is the official date. You know the deal: it's a secular holiday "for the rest of us." For a truly orthodox Festivus celebration, one must not only erect a Festivus pole, but also participate in an airing of grievances and wrestling match. Though it's probably too late for you to pay for a proper pole, that's nothing that can't be remedied by rummaging through your neighbor's garbage or a quick visit to the hardware store. Also, if you live near a particularly nasty bodega that never refreshes its inventory, you may be able to find a six-year old pint of discontinued Ben & Jerry's Festivus ice cream.

Background information on Festivus can be found on Wikipedia, and some extras over here. There's even sheet music for an original Festivus song called "Gather 'Round the Pole."

Whether or not your friends have agreed to celebrate with you tomorrow, we'd like you to join us in an airing of the grievances. What travel news, experiences, and miscellany totally pissed you off this year? The comments are open and ready for your wrath. Here, we'll start: news of Emirates' impending policy to allow cell phone use aboard its planes reappeared on CNN this morning, though buzz over the decision broke earlier this year. To whoever thinks this is a good idea: YOU SUCK!

[Photo: btezra]

Related Stories:
· Yes, Virginia, there is a Festivus [Boston Globe]
· Festivus Poles [Official Site]
· International airline to allow cell phone chatter on planes [CNN]