Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. This antique bottle proclaims that this is a holiday to be celebrated. A holiday that falls on the Winter Solstice and has been a worldwide celebration of people of all races and religions since recorded history. A celebration of love, peace, goodwill, and the beginning of a new year. We can call it what we like, but it has allways been a holiday "holy day". So eat, drink, and be merry as we usher in a new year.
Why do Santa's reindeer fly?
The role of ancient mushroom-using shamans
by Mark Adams
Although most people see Christmas as a Christian holiday, most of the symbols and icons we associate with Christmas celebrations are actually derived from the shamanistic traditions of the tribal peoples of pre-Christian northern Europe.
The sacred mushroom of these people was the red and white Amanita muscaria, also known as "fly agaric." This mushroom commonly is seen in books of fairy tales and usually is associated with magic and fairies. It contains potent hallucinogenic compounds once used by ancient peoples for insight and transcendental experiences. Most of the major elements of the modern Christmas celebration, such as Santa Claus, Christmas trees, magical reindeer and the giving of gifts, are originally based upon the traditions surrounding the harvest and consumption of this most sacred mushroom.
I agree that my ancient Northern European ancestors knew the proper way of celebrating the Winter Solstice, or Yule.
ReplyDeleteOf course fly agaric an essential ingredient!
I wouldn't mind some about now, I can use the insight.
Yep the ancients were pretty far out Dad. Seems to work pretty well for the old saint, he doesn't appear to have any holiday stress. it's allmost like he forgot that gravity existed...lol
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