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Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Allen Salkin (Author), Jerry Stiller (Contributor)

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In one of the most memorable episodes of Seinfeld ever, Frank Costanza (Jerry Stiller) revealed some of the rituals of a Festivus celebration: a bare aluminum pole, a competition involving feats of strength, and of course, the traditional airing of the grievances. Transcending television to become a national phenomenon, thousands of people now celebrate Festivuspartly to thumb their noses at the commercialism of the holiday season, but really because Festivus is downright fun! In this terrific, tongue-in-cheek guide, current and aspiring celebrants will learn: how to make their own Festivus pole (hint: tinsel is forbidden); creative ideas for feats of strength competitions; delicious Festivus recipes; hilarious songs; and so much more.

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Allen Salkin's writing has appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Yoga Journal, and his article "Fooey to the World," which was the basis for this book, was one of the most-read articles of the year. He lives in New York City and teaches Journalism and Writing at NYU. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Amazon.com: 3.7 out of 5 stars (27 customer reviews)

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for the rest of us..., Oct 25 2005
By Marshall Poe - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Festivus: The Holiday for the Rest of Us (Paperback)
I have in my paws a brand new copy of Festivus. It is very, very funny. I especially like the fact that the tone is wry (the author knows a bit too much about Festivus, and he knows he knows too much). The editorial comments--particularly under the picture of the poor cat with the lion cut--are very welcome indeed. Lord knows why people celebrate Festivus, but this book shows that they really do. Read all about it. Also, the book would make a good gift for people you like but doen't want to spend much on. Obviously, Seinfeld fans will eat it up.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you want to know about the holiday for the restivus, Oct 24 2005
By Catherine D. Slane "casscass" - Published on Amazon.com
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Festivus isn't just a holiday book, it is a cult classic. Forget about buying holly and a wreath this year, just get this book and your whole idea about the holidays will transform into something hilarious. Seriously, this book will make you cry with laughter and could end all of your "holiday blues".

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Festivus Yes! Bagels No!, Nov 1 2005
By Douglas B. Rubin - Published on Amazon.com
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As anyone who has seen the Seinfield episode entitled, "The Strike," knows, Festivus is, was and will always be a holiday invented by George's father as a reaction against the commercialization of Christmas. For me and thousands (probably not tens of thousands), it has struck a chord and every December 23rd, we make sure the aluminum pole is up while we list our grievances and test our strength.

Allen Salkin has done a fantastic job of combining the lore and myth of Festivus with the truth and background of this mysterious, now-not-so-fictional holiday. (It turns out that some the co-creators of that particular Seinfeld episode had some family history around this important addition to the Winter Solstice calendar!)

As Festivus gains in popularity and contributions to the Human Fund overflow, I predict that this book will be a key addition to the religious doctrine of this solemn holiday.

Final disclosure/correction -- While I have some grievances, I never told anyone that I wanted my wife to get rid of her stuffed Tigers!
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