CVCWELLNESS on Nostr: The story of Santa Claus we know today might actually originate from Siberian shamans ...

The story of Santa Claus we know today might actually originate from Siberian shamans and their use of Amanita muscaria mushrooms—the iconic red-and-white fungi that scream psychedelic adventure.

These shamans would collect the mushrooms, dry them by the fire (often in stockings), and deliver them to villagers during winter solstice ceremonies.

Snow blocking the doors? No problem—they’d drop the gifts down chimneys.

The reindeer weren’t just cute winter companions either; they were munching on the same mushrooms, which might explain their “flying” abilities.

And the red-and-white suit? That’s a nod to the mushrooms’ vivid coloring, not a Coca-Cola marketing scheme.

So, next time you’re decking the halls, remember: Santa’s roots aren’t just magical—they’re mycological.

Knowing this, maybe it’s time to rethink what kind of “gifts” we leave by the tree.

It’s not every day a holiday icon doubles as a symbol of ancient psychedelic traditions.