Not only is it Dec. 23 –the day before Christmas Eve– and also my birthday, but it's also Festivus.

What is Festivus you ask? Festivus is an alternative to Christmas created by Frank Costanza, George Costanza's father on "Seinfeld." It includes a Festivus pole (which you can buy here at Amazon) instead of a tree and telling your family how much they've disappointed you over the last year.

Learn the origins of Festivus from Mr. Costanza himself in this YouTube clip.

even has its own website. Jason Alexander, who played George, wished everyone a Happy Festivus on Tuesday on Twitter.

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