National holidays are great -- but these fictional TV festivities are better.
For decades, TV writers have been thinking up new (and odd) ways for their characters to celebrate life year-round. Fictional holidays like Seinfeld's Festivus and The O.C.'s Chrismukkah paved the way for festivities such as Galentine's Day -- which originated on Parks and Recreation in 2010 and is widely celebrated today.
"It sort of took off. We did it once just because we liked the idea of it, and then it just became this thing that people locked into," Parks and Recreation co-creator Mike Schur told LAist in 2019 of the fictional holiday centered around "ladies celebrating ladies."
So while the holiday season is nearing the end with Christmas and New Year's Day, there are still other special occasions to look forward to.
Here's a list of the most memorable fictional TV holidays to add to your calendar.