Lectures For Lifelong Learners!

Venture into the world of Festivus, the quirky holiday created by the brilliant minds behind the TV series Seinfeld. Celebrated annually on December 23rd, Festivus is the ultimate celebration “for the rest of us.” This unique holiday emerged as a humorous antidote to the commercialism and traditions of Christmas, and its symbol is a simple, yet symbolic, silver pole devoid of any decorations. In this hour-long lecture, you’ll explore the history of Festivus and discover how this unconventional (and arguably, Jewish-based) holiday was born.