By Lanier Laney

In 1997, the hit television show “Seinfeld” launched a new December holiday called “Festivus,” making it part of worldwide culture. It was conceived by “Seinfeld” writer Dan O’Keefe whose family had been celebrating it since the 60’s as a reaction to holiday commercialism.  Instead of an expensive Christmas tree, a bare aluminum “Festivus pole” is erected in light-hearted fun. More than 50 people attended Beaufort’s third annual Festivus on North Street, even former “Seinfeld” guest star actor Terry Sweeney. Celebratory events included a parade, airing of grievances, re-gifting, feats of strength, the Little Miss Festivus pageant and of course much food, fun and merriment.
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[caption id="attachment_9192" align="alignleft" width="300"]<a href="https://actionclub.site/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_0537-1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9192" title="IMG_0537" src="http://www.yourislandnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/IMG_0537-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a> Beth and Rob Lewis with Ben, the Festivus Elf Baby![/caption]

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