The “holiday” famously fabricated on "Seinfeld" years ago finally distilled into Tacoma. Festivus involves a simple aluminum pole in place of a Christmas tree or Menorah, various “feats of strength,” Festivus Beer, mucho partying and a laissez-faire attitude toward gift-giving: “People have the right to purchase things if they want to,” writes "Seinfeld" costar Jerry Stiller in the foreword. “All I’m saying is if you celebrate Festivus, you may live a little longer.”

Exit133 discovered an aluminum pole in downtown Tacoma and applied impressive investigative work uncovering the details. â€" Brad Allen