Made popular by 'Seinfeld', no-frills Festivus gains standing across country
December 21, 2005
BY SHABINA S. KHATRI
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Michigan has long been a melting pot of cultures, so celebrating the holidays with a diverse group of friends can get tricky. That's where Festivus, the "holiday for the rest of us," comes in.
Invented in 1966 by a Reader's Digest editor but made popular through a 1997 "Seinfeld" episode, the fictional celebration has been brought to life by fervent supporters across the country -- including Clarkston native Blake Coe.
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Festivus for the Rest of Us!
December 21, 2005
BY SHABINA S. KHATRI
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Michigan has long been a melting pot of cultures, so celebrating the holidays with a diverse group of friends can get tricky. That's where Festivus, the "holiday for the rest of us," comes in.
Invented in 1966 by a Reader's Digest editor but made popular through a 1997 "Seinfeld" episode, the fictional celebration has been brought to life by fervent supporters across the country -- including Clarkston native Blake Coe.
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Festivus for the Rest of Us!