Mushrooms actually have an association with Christmas that goes back to ancient times. But not all mushrooms are Christmas mushrooms. It's the Fly Argaric Mushroom that we most associate with Christmas. This is also the one that has the strongest history of being associated with Santa Claus.
The Fly Argaric Mushrooms are the red ones with the white spots. They're also seen in many children's picture books about fairies. So you've probably seen many pictures of these mushrooms without knowing what type they were.
Because of the association with Christmas Fly Argaric Mushrooms make nice Christmas decorations.
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That would be a gorgeous look :)
So cute! I could see doing an entire tree in mushrooms and storybook ornaments.
DustyToes - I don't think they grow in Australia (??) but I grew up reading fairy stories so I've seen plenty in children's books. I'm not surprised to hear they're poisonous. We don't have squirrels here either but with the tales I hear about them I wish we did. They sound like characters ;)
The mushrooms make gorgeous ornaments don't they. I love the cuter rather than the more formal ones myself :)
That red mushroom is so pretty - I see them growing in the woods - but poisonous as well. The cute figure of the mice wearing them as hats reminds me of how I once watched a little red squirrel chew on a mushroom - not that kind though! I never knew they ate them.
Cute page of Christmas fun.
Interesting article and cute ornaments.
It is interesting isn't it. The symbolic aspects of the holidays are fascinating.
I never knew about these mushrooms until I read an article by BardofEly. Now I also see why they're associated with Christmas. Interesting!