Pastafarians Demand Inclusion in Pennsylvania Holiday Display

Somebody needs to invent meatball-shaped Christmas light strings

Pastafarians on Wednesday urged Chester County commissioners in Pennsylvania to include the Flying Spaghetti Monster in the holiday display at the county's courthouse.

"Good morning commissioners, it is my honor to address you today," Evangelical Pastafarian Tracy McPherson told the commissioners at a meeting. "Last December as I drove through West Chester, I was pleased to see holiday displays in front of the courthouse. Prominently displayed were the Jewish menorah and the Christian nativity display depicting the birth of Christ. These symbols represent the meaning of the holiday season for two religious communities in our area. I could not help but feel that the display was incomplete, as there was no acknowledgement of my religion present."