Upcoming Events at The Grey Lodge Pub
Sun Dec 18, 6:00 PM - Sun Dec 18, 10:00 PM
6235 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Community: Lower North
Description
5th Annual FESTIVUS Festivus is traditionally celebrated on December 23rd. In 2012, the first year we celebrated Festivus at the Grey Lodge, the 23rd was the Sunday before Xmas.
Event Details
We had so much fun we decided to celebrate Festivus again in 2013, but on the Sunday before Xmas which was the 22nd. That worked out too.
So now every year at the Grey Lodge, we observe Festivus on the Sunday before Xmas. It's kind of like Washington's Birthday on old calendars with Washington's Birthday (Actual) and Washington's Birthday (Observed). If you have a problem with that, be sure to air your grievance at the appropriate time (see below).
For 2016, once again this will be a traditional, old fashioned Festivus with all the trimmings including the beautiful unadorned aluminum pole. We are still looking for a fruitcake to display (but not eat).
FEATS OF STRENGTH
It wouldn't be Festivus without Feats of Strength. We will have prizes for the greatest feats.
Holding the Big Mug o'Pennies was a hoot so we'll be doing that again. Arm wrestling will be back too.
We know that holding a big mug o'pennies isn't in everyone's wheelhouse, so you are welcome to demonstrate your own Feat of Strength. For the last two Festivuses, Andrew Jardel balanced a stool on his chin, which was really cool and only a little bit scary.
AIRING OF GRIEVANCES
The other big part of Festivus is the airing of grievances. Once again we will have an open mic for you to air your grievances as effectively as possible.
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
Break out your ugliest sweater for Festivus. We will have prizes for best ugly sweater, nicest ugly sweater, and best homemade ugly sweater.
FESTIVUS MIRACLES
Keep your eyes open for Festivus miracles. We spotted several last Festivus.
BEER
And it wouldn't be a Grey Lodge event without great beer. We will have a greatest hits of Christmas seasonals.
2016 FESTIVUS DRAFT LIST
Troegs 2015 Mad Elf
Nodding Head Sled Wrecker
Sly Fox Christmas Ale
Evil Genius Santa I Know Him
Manayunk Festivus
Sierra Nevada Celebration
Spring House Egg Nog Stout
Victory Winter Cheers
Shiner Holiday Cheer
SweetWater Festive Ale
FESTIVITIES
Holding the Big Mug o' Penni
So now every year at the Grey Lodge, we observe Festivus on the Sunday before Xmas. It's kind of like Washington's Birthday on old calendars with Washington's Birthday (Actual) and Washington's Birthday (Observed). If you have a problem with that, be sure to air your grievance at the appropriate time (see below).
For 2016, once again this will be a traditional, old fashioned Festivus with all the trimmings including the beautiful unadorned aluminum pole. We are still looking for a fruitcake to display (but not eat).
FEATS OF STRENGTH
It wouldn't be Festivus without Feats of Strength. We will have prizes for the greatest feats.
Holding the Big Mug o'Pennies was a hoot so we'll be doing that again. Arm wrestling will be back too.
We know that holding a big mug o'pennies isn't in everyone's wheelhouse, so you are welcome to demonstrate your own Feat of Strength. For the last two Festivuses, Andrew Jardel balanced a stool on his chin, which was really cool and only a little bit scary.
AIRING OF GRIEVANCES
The other big part of Festivus is the airing of grievances. Once again we will have an open mic for you to air your grievances as effectively as possible.
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
Break out your ugliest sweater for Festivus. We will have prizes for best ugly sweater, nicest ugly sweater, and best homemade ugly sweater.
FESTIVUS MIRACLES
Keep your eyes open for Festivus miracles. We spotted several last Festivus.
BEER
And it wouldn't be a Grey Lodge event without great beer. We will have a greatest hits of Christmas seasonals.
2016 FESTIVUS DRAFT LIST
Troegs 2015 Mad Elf
Nodding Head Sled Wrecker
Sly Fox Christmas Ale
Evil Genius Santa I Know Him
Manayunk Festivus
Sierra Nevada Celebration
Spring House Egg Nog Stout
Victory Winter Cheers
Shiner Holiday Cheer
SweetWater Festive Ale
FESTIVITIES
Holding the Big Mug o' Penni
