It’s been a year of hard work, strong voices, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder. Now it’s time to celebrate us — the workers who make it all happen!
Festivus for the Rest of Us — and for All of Us
Before it was a sitcom joke, Festivus began in 1966 as a quirky family tradition created by writer Daniel O’Keefe Sr., a small act of resistance to the pressures and commercialism of the holiday season. Thirty years later, his son brought it to Seinfeld, where “A Festivus for the rest of us” was born on syndicated TV.
The now-famous tradition includes an unadorned aluminum pole, the Airing of Grievances, the Feats of Strength, and the occasional Festivus Miracle—turn a simple dinner into a celebration of honesty, humour, and community. What started as satire has turned into a worldwide ritual for people tired of tinsel and eager to share solidarity instead of stress.
This year, we’re reclaiming that spirit with our own “Festivus Collectivus”—a solidarity celebration co-hosted by BCGEU, CUPE, and CCFA for members only.
We’re bringing workers together to lift each other up, share cookies and maybe air a few grievances. We know that there are some incredible bakers out there who’d love to show off their culinary skills and win the title of Bestus Festivus Cookie, so click here to enter the cookie contest!
Want to learn more about the history of Festivus?
All CCFA, BCGEU, and CUPE members are invited to come together for a joyful, no-bosses-allowed evening of food, music, laughter, and community.
Because when we work together to support each other and add a generous helping of laughter—that’s a Festivus for all of us.
📅 Date: December 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Sherri Bell Hall, Lansdowne Campus
🚨 Contest Entry Deadline: December 12, 2025
👩🍳 Cookie Drop-Off Time: Between 3:30 – 4:30 PM on December 16th
Wear your best ugly sweater, bring your sweet tooth, your solidarity, and your cookie A-game! Make this Festivus one to remember. Winners will be democratically decided by our judges, and that’s all of YOU (who purchase tickets). All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Camosun College Student Society Holiday Hampers Fund! Donations accepted in cash or by tap.
Let’s close out the year in true solidarity — together.
Because the fight for fairness, respect, and dignity doesn’t take holidays. 💪🎄
Lynelle Yutani (she/they)
ac.ytlucafnusomac@tnediserp
President, Camosun College Faculty Association
Lynelle is a queer, leftist rabble-rouser galvanized to guard the rights of union members and is on a crusade to convince you that you get out of your Union what you put into it. Lynelle serves on Presidents Council of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE) and was elected to FPSE Executive as a Member-at-Large. She is on a number of FPSE affiliate committees, including the 2SLGBTQIA+ and Racialized Workers Caucuses for the BC Fed. Lynelle volunteers for a rooftop community garden, which partners with Harvest & Share Food Aid Society to grow fresh produce for local food banks and community food security programs.
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