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Santa and his reindeer flying high on magic mushrooms?

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Atlanta Astrology Examiner

You may know that many...if not most...of the symbols and icons we associate with Christmas celebrations can be traced back to the shamanistic traditions of the tribal peoples of pre-Christian Northern Europe. But do you know this bit of Christmas history? 

Our Santa Clause and his Flying Reindeer originated in shamanistic rituals that involved the red and white fly agaric toadstool. Yes...it's true that Santa's Reindeer were flying high on psychedelics, and magic mushrooms caused Santa's rosy cheeks, cherry nose and Jolly Ho! Ho ! Ho!?

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Merry psychedelic Christmas ~ Magic mushrooms, reindeer and St. Nicholas

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Magic Mushrooms - Fly Agaric
Magic Mushrooms - Fly Agaric
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Watch this short video from BBC wildlife show 'Weird Nature' to learn more about the reindeer appetite for intoxicating fungi, and perhaps discover a little more about the origins of Santa's flying companions!

Video: Magic mushrooms & Reindeer

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Patricia Lantz is a practicing astrologer and hypnotherapist living in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a former StarIQ columnist and currently, in addition to writing as the Atlanta Astrology Examiner, is also the Astrology Editor for www.allthingshealing.com. Patricia invites you to follow her on...

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