FESTIVUS

A celebration.

Ho Ho Ho! Merry Festivus! It’s time to don your favorite Christmas sweater and prepare your internal organs!

Wow, what a year it has been! It feels like only yesterday I was questioning my sexuality as Casey danced for his Feat of Strength, but here we are again.

Here is a quick rundown of the event:

• It starts at 5pm.

• I will provide a keg and the bar will be stocked. I promised last year I would learn about crazy things like "bitters," "simple syrup," and "limes." Even if none of those sound like real things. I bought a lot of things from the liquor store, but I never learned anything about them. I have faith that all of you can bridge the gap and make some palatable drinks.

• Dinner will be provided consisting of meat and some rabbit food. Please bring any side dishes you would like to share. There is no possible way to top the brisket made by Jeremy, the patron saint of Festivus cuisine, so why even try? He has once again liberated delicious meats from Texas and will be here for your enjoyment. In addition, Leanne (The ultimate alpha), has made some delicious vegan baked ziti. Also, full disclosure, I googled "Fancy word for food" to complete this bullet point. 

• Per usual there will be a bomber exchange, so please bring a 22-40 oz beverage wrapped in paper and Christmas cheer to exchange (No carrot substitutions permitted). I feel the need to point out this rule is only in-place, lovingly, for everyone's favorite firefighter.

If everyone is well behaved the merriest of all men, Santa Claus, will likely drop by to down a shot or two.

Festivus continues until the head of the household is bested in Feats of Strength. Prepare your most shameful or glorious talent ahead of time and find your place on the docket to embarrass your merry host.

The more the merrier, but please let me know ahead of time so I can plan accordingly. Failure to RSVP properly may result in placement upon the naughty list.

Please let me know if you are planning on staying the night, there are a decent number of people travelling from out of town. Beds are limited, but camping sleeping pads are not.

One final note. This year the North Pole Commission has set a strict schedule that will be followed, so try to be on-time-ish or you're going to miss some stuff. Hopefully that is enough to activate your FOMO, if not, c'est la vie.

Typically there is a concert or some event that magically lands on the preceding days. I'll keep an eye on the calendar and update if anything comes up!

Let us know if you'll be attending!