Ever wondered what is it with Christmas and mushrooms?
Probably not, there are more pressing issues…
According to Cosmic Jimmy the reason why red and white presents are put under a green pine tree is a symbolic tribute to the wonderful religious-vision-inducing mushrooms to be found beneath.
Amanita muscaria [the cute spotty red and white mushrooms we love to draw as kids] are hallucinogenic.
Donald Pfister, a Harvard biologist suggests these mushrooms are actually the source of jolly St. Nick.
Basically the ancient shamans in the Far East and the reindeer — were known to eat these mushrooms. Man and beast alike were off their face, perhaps flying?
Well it is quite a trip, Santa speeding around the world in one night.
His productivity is unbelievable. I’ll have what he’s having…
You can listen/ or read the NPR radio story here
Anyway whatevs, they are cute, they are spotty, and I do love a spot anywhere clear of the facial area.
The mushrooms worshipped in our house however, are more the Mario variety.
And these cute felty ones from Mark Tuckey Home.
Also a special hellooo to Jocelyn @ Home Tome.
Hey, you’re just too fungi for me….
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