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# Festivus is Real!
- URL: https://thedailyeudemon.com/3430/
- Published: 2005-12-22T19:00:13.000Z
- Updated: 2005-12-22T19:00:13.000Z
- Author: Eric Scheske
- Tags: Holidays, #wpChunk

> 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.

> According to the *Seinfeld* episode, Festivus is celebrated on Dec. 23 and is marked by a tinsel-free aluminum pole, feats of strength -- like wrestling -- and the airing of grievances, during which followers tell loved ones how they have disappointed them during the year.

> Though Coe, 24, also celebrates Christmas, he said Festivus is a welcome break from the holidays.

> "With all of the things that now make the Christmas season about political correctness, over-commercialization and greed, it is refreshing that Festivus separates itself from that," said Coe, who has been celebrating the fictional holiday for five years.

> Coe said he bought the aluminum pole -- a centerpiece of Festivus celebrations -- a few years ago at Home Depot for $5\. However, merchants are now selling them online for almost $40\. "I wish we had thought of that at the time," Blake Coe said, laughing. . . .

[Link](http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2005512210347&ref=thedailyeudemon.com).

Neat story, but it ironic that Coe uses Festivus to take a break from Christmas's greed, but wishes he had thought of marketing Festivus poles for $40.00 (when they cost less than $5.00 to make).