E18 The Forgotten Mystical Origins of Christmas

Dive into the fascinating origins of Christmas as we uncover its connections to ancient Winter Solstice celebrations, pagan traditions, and shamanic practices. This episode explores how the holiday evolved, from honoring light’s return to its transformation into a Christian holiday.What You’ll Discover: 🌟 The ancient magic of Winter Solstice celebrations (Jule, Saturnalia) 🎅 The surprising shamanic and mythological roots of Santa Claus 📜 How the Christian Church rebranded pagan traditions 🦌 The mystical symbolism of reindeer and magical journeysKey Highlights: "We're traveling back to the light and with traveling back to the warmth." "It's truly a form of colonialism."💫 Join us as we honor these deeper meanings and celebrate in tune with nature's rhythms. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redvelvettemple.substack.com