Another homeowner's association, another bizarre squabble over symbolism on display. The latest foray into absurdity is a Colorado resident's Christmas wreath, adorned with that most offensive of all symbols: the peace sign. It would seem the peace symbol is not only an insult to soldiers and their families, but an evil, Satanic emblem as well- and so she must remove it, or face fines of $25 for every day it remains on display. And as the wise HA president says, "Somebody could put up signs that say drop bombs on Iraq. If you let one go up you have to let them all go up."

Even more tragic is the atheist expelled from college for arguing over the existence of leprechauns.

Jesus Sightings

The Jesus sightings are getting weirder, too- witness this miraculous bowling ball for sale on Ebay, submitted by reader Keith W. then there's the odd appearance on a factory floor in the UK. The figure on the right looks suspiciously like Cthulu- evidence that the universe does have a sense of humor? (And if that doesn't convince, how about Charles Darwin in a tree?)

Forgotten Faith

The Age looks at the dwindling community of Zoroastrians in Australia.

Pagan Christmas

The UK isn't taking the US "Christmas War" lying down. While activists in the US nag businesses who use the all inclusive "Happy Holidays" to return to the Christians-only "Merry Christmas," the Welsh town of Llangolen has decided to go back a little further, and recreate some of Wales' older Pagan traditions, beginning with an all-green Santa. Bill O'Reilly must be having seizures.