Get ready for a treat more surprising than anything you’ve ever found under the tree on Christmas morning. We'll ascertain the reasons for the season as interesting as they are complex. We’ll discover how a Siberian shaman became a spiritual ambassador to Yeshua Ben Hur; we’ll establish the origins of the Christmas tree; we’ll come to understand the mysterious astrological significance of December 25th, and most critically, we’ll answer the burning question, what could any of this possibly have to do with Fly Agaric Amanita Muscaria mushrooms? We’ll also take a look into the immensely diverse cultural expressions of winter solstice celebrations around the world throughout history. But first, warm up your afterburners with a festive smorgasbord of yuletide absurdity and holiday magnificence. So strap yourselves in to Santa’s Sleigh - we promise that the glittering landscape, sleigh-bells, gingerbread, and fir trees will all make a lot more sense by the time we’re finished here today.
