Today, December 23, is Festivus, a holiday that originated from a 1997 episode of Seinfeld. Since its sitcom debut, it has become a part of the popular culture as a non-commercial holiday. As George Costanza’s father Frank explains, it is the “a Festivus for the rest of us”.
Watch the complete explanation from Seinfeld:
On the campaign trail, Trump vowed to bring back “Merry Christmas” instead of the more inclusive “Happy Holidays”, which is one campaign promise he has kept, wishing a “Merry Christmas” every chance he has had during this holiday season.
But is Christmas a truly Trumpian holiday? It seems that Festivus might be a better fit for our president, because of its key feature: Airing of Grievances. CNN points out that Trump is an expert at airing his grievances, something he actually does year round on his Twitter account. Here is a sample of the grievances listed there:
Russia investigation
This is the single greatest witch hunt of a politician in American history!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2017
You are witnessing the single greatest WITCH HUNT in American political history – led by some very bad and conflicted people! #MAGA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2017
I am being investigated for firing the FBI Director by the man who told me to fire the FBI Director! Witch Hunt
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 16, 2017
Other TV and movie celebrities
I know Mark Cuban well. He backed me big-time but I wasn’t interested in taking all of his calls.He’s not smart enough to run for president!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 12, 2017
Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t voluntarily leaving the Apprentice, he was fired by his bad (pathetic) ratings, not by me. Sad end to great show
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 4, 2017
Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger did a really bad job as Governor of California and even worse on the Apprentice…but at least he tried hard!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 3, 2017
I was saddened to see how bad the ratings were on the Emmys last night – the worst ever. Smartest people of them all are the “DEPLORABLES.”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2017
NFL players
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
If NFL fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our Flag & Country, you will see change take place fast. Fire or suspend!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 24, 2017
Carmen Yulín Cruz, mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017
The article list many other categories of Trump grievance, including:
- Not winning the popular vote in 2016
- Protesters
- Mexico
- The Media
There are many more, which you can check out: CNN.
It seems that Festivus was invented for Trump. Here’s to Festivus 2017 being the one and only presided over by Donald Trump and that Festivus 2018 will be a Trump-free holiday. Happy Festivus everyone!
