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Jason Alexander, Rand Paul and more celebrate Festivus

Though "Seinfeld" brought Festivus into the our lives almost 20 years ago, people are still celebrating the holiday "for the rest of us" today.

From Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, to Jason Alexander and rapper Wale (who's dropping a mixtape called "Festivus"), here's what people are saying about the special day on Twitter:


As a refresher, here are the steps to celebrate Festivus at home:

  • Obtain an aluminum pole (the Festivus centerpiece).
  • Participate in the "airing of grievances."
  • Fight in "feats of strength."
  • Deem unexplainable events "Festivus miracles."

And while you're at it, here's a Festivus clip from "Seinfeld":

Happy Festivus!

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