Psychedelic Mysteries of Christmas with Darren Le Baron

** This is a live online session. If you cannot attend on the scheduled date, you can still purchase a ticket and access the recording, which will be available for a limited time to all ticket holders.**

Have you heard that Christmas may have psychedelic origins?

What inspired Santa Claus's iconic red and white attire? Was it merely a Coca-Cola marketing creation, or could it be linked to the Amanita Muscaria mushroom the red and white fungi revered for its psychoactive properties?

And what about festive traditions like flying reindeers and Santa's little helpers? Where does that all come from… Do these beloved symbols have deeper, more mystical origins?

While many associate Christmas with the Virgin birth of Jesus Christ, could there be another layer to this story? Could Jesus have been a metaphor for a mushroom?

In this timely and thought-provoking presentation, Darren Le Baron explores the lesser known connections between Christmas and its psychedelic traditions.

What if these traditions have roots in Ancient Egypt, with clear psychedelic history and tapestry that later inspired European customs?

Join us as Darren uncovers forgotten truths and challenges mainstream interpretations of the festive season. Whether you're encountering these ideas for the first time or are already familiar with the discussion, this talk promises to entertain, educate, and potentially transform how you see Christmas.

Drawing from extensive research, Darren delves into ancient myths, folklore, and alternative interpretations. Come with an open mind—you might leave with a new perspective on the most magical time of the year.

SPEAKER

Darren Le Baron

Darren Le Baron is an educator specialising in mycology and psychedelic research, and is based between the UK and the Caribbean. 

Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes and mushroom educational programs, he is a keen cultivator and teacher. His achievements include launching the UK's first accredited Mycology and Mushroom Cultivation course for schools and young people in 2021, providing hands-on experience to empower school children and at-risk youth.

A respected voice in the global psychedelic community, Darren is a regular speaker at major conferences and festivals including Breaking Convention, All Things Fungi, Ozora, and Lightning in a Bottle. Through his work with The Psychedelic Society and other organizations, he continues to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.

@darren_le_baron

OUR TEAM

Carlotta Artuso

Carlotta is an Event Coordinator at The Psychedelic Society, with a deep passion for nature, personal and collective growth, mystical experiences and food (Italian roots play a big role here!).

Psychedelics have profoundly transformed her life, opening her mind to new perspectives and deeper self-awareness, allowing her to break free from the 9-5 grind and to launch her own PR and Events company -  Carlotta PR.

She believes in their potential to heal and transform, and she's passionate about advocating for their safe, intentional use to inspire positive change and open new pathways of consciousness. 

 @carlotta.artuso

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