What's today? I'm not sure, other than Day Six of Hanukkah. One thing I am sure of, it's only one week until Festivus!
I do remember Christmas while growing up. Every year, we'd all dress up as homeless children and go knocking on peoples' doors. It was like Halloween and Christmas combined. I only got a green bean casserole, twice.
One Christmas, after hearing a year's worth of "If you don't be good, Santa will bring switches and coal," I hid all the Christmas packages. Then I stuffed every stocking with switches and coal. I sat on the floor under the tree crying when Mom and Dad came in. They blamed each other 
Enjoy Festivus for the Rest of Us! <--- Wikipedia Link
1. I have a six-foot aluminum Festivus Pole.
2. I'll make meatloaf on a bed of lettuce (The traditional Festivus Meal)
3. I have made a list for the "Airing of Grievances." (It's very short.)
4. I am conditioned and ready for the "Feats of Strength." Festivus will only be over after the host has been wrestled to the floor.
5. Everything is a Festivus Miracle!
Joyous Festivus
To us all from all of us.
It's a miracle!
Peace, Y,all!
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