Festivus started with the show Seinfeld in 1997. It was billed as the anit-holiday. Some how this holiday has found its way into mainstream society. It was celebrated on the 23rd of this past December. The fun thing about festivus is that it may be celebrated on the 23rd of December, but it can be adapted to most any holiday that you are not really fond of . (On this day you air your grievances and perform feats of strength.)
But did you know there are some great links for this holiday online that include recipes and information.
Some of the best links for this "anti" holiday include the following links:
- http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Festivus-Chocolate-Salami
- http://www.thefndc.com/festivus-cocktail-recipe/
- http://www.chow.com/food-news/54837/celebrate-festivus/
- http://bewitchingkitchen.com/2010/12/15/festivus-dinner-rolls/
- http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2008/12/festivus_miracle_meatloaf.php
- http://hopville.com/recipe/16467
- http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/December/festivus.htm
- http://liquorandlibations.wordpress.com/2007/12/20/pedros-festivus-holiday-rumtini
- http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/strawberry-pretzel-salad-recipe/reviews/index.html?pn=11
- http://www.toptentopten.com/topten/festivus+foods+for+your+festivus+party_
- http://www.festivusweb.com
- http://erinsdckitchen.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/autumn-festivus-cake-and-the-airing-of-grievances/
- http://beerrecipes.org/showrecipe.php?recipeid=1204
- http://www.neverhomaker.com/2010/12/12-cookies-of-x-mas-festivus-bars.html
No matter when your own personal "Festivus" is , whether on the 23rd of December or later in the year, take the time to plan a great get together and try out some of the great recipes above. Guaranteed you will have a unique celebration, and everyone can go into the New Year with a fresh start, and maybe some new recipes to try out. The biggest thing to remember, is to have fun, and that what you make now, will become a favorite later on down the road for your guests. ( They may actually end up throwing their own party, and trying what they did at yours . )
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