# @theoregonian on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7vxYEvZbs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/25664209-theoregonian-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/e43fd689a2.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-12-23T20:31:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Oregonian (@theoregonian) — https://gondola.cc/theoregonian

## Caption

As we gear up this week for Christmas and Hanukkah, let us not forget the Dec. 23th holiday: Festivus.

Think of Festivus as your invitation to be a little bit grumpy during the holiday season.

The made-up holiday was first introduced to Americans in a 1997 episode of the sitcom “Seinfeld,” in which we learn that George Costanza’s father celebrates Festivus as an alternative to traditional December celebrations that he deems too religious or commercial.

We went to @thesquarepdx during Tuba Christmas and here's what Portlanders had to complain about.

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Read more at the link in our bio.

📸: @editorswindler @hello__destiny

#festivus #seinfeld #festivusfortherestofus #portland #portlandoregon #theoregonian #hereisoregon #pioneercourthousesquare #downtownportland

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