The Origins and Cultural Impact of Festivus, the 'Seinfeld' Holiday
Festivus, a holiday popularized by Seinfeld, was created by Daniel O’Keefe as a family tradition rooted in his own unconventional and sometimes traumatic childhood, and was later adapted into the sitcom as a humorous rejection of Christmas commercialization. Over time, it has grown into a secular alternative holiday celebrated privately and online, with origins linked to family, frustration, and a desire for a non-commercialized celebration.