What Do You Eat For Festivus?

Festivus, observed annually on December 23, is a holiday created as a protest against commercial holidays and inspired by Daniel O’Keefe’s family tradition of discussing grievances from the previous year over dinner before engaging in physical feats of strength.

Dan O’Keefe’s family enjoyed a traditional Festivus dinner of turkey, ham, beef stew and lamb chops with pecan pie for dessert. Other foods commonly served on this holiday include shrimp, pizza, risotto, bagels, home-made sausages and egg rolls.

In the Seinfeld episode “The Strike”, Estelle Costanza serves a dish that looks suspiciously like meatloaf, yet many still can’t quite figure it out. Some thought the red food might be spaghetti sauce while others noticed something white underneath the meatloaf.

For your Festivus dinner, why not serve a meatloaf similar to what was served in “The Strike?” This simple dish will surely please all guests and pair perfectly with some gravy for extra flavor!

You could also serve a selection of drinks. Great Lakes Distillery in Milwaukee has created some “Seinfeld”-themed cocktails which can be served out of an Amazon metal pole for cheap.

While decorating for Festivus is a wonderful idea, keep it simple and avoid tinsel as Frank finds it distracting. If you can’t locate a pole, try using an old tall lamp in your basement or garage as a substitute.

First, gather all of the essentials for your Festivus feast. You’ll need a Festivus pole, list of grievances for this year and some workout equipment. After you have these items ready to go, it’s time to get cooking!

Meatloaf is a traditional Festivus dish, but you have other meat options as well. If you want something lighter, use chicken breast instead of beef roast; alternatively, try beef stew or stuffing your turkey with veggies instead of meatloaf for added flavor and nutrition.

If you don’t have time to cook or just don’t feel like it, take-out food from places like Arby’s and Papa John’s is an easy and popular option for Festivus meals because they require minimal preparation and come from familiar restaurants. This makes them great options since visitors tend to visit these establishments anyway!

On this day, some popular foods to celebrate include shrimp, risotto, Chinese food, pizza and Indian cuisine. Many establishments offer special deals for this holiday so it’s wise to see what deals they have available.

If you’re looking to create a Festivus menu inspired by Seinfeld, here are some tips from Dan O’Keefe’s son to help plan it out. This way, you won’t miss any essential details and your guests will have an authentic Seinfeld experience at home.