Happy Magic Mushroom Day!
Magic Mushroom Day was created by Nicholas Reville in 2015. He wanted a day to pay tribute and educate people on the benefits of psilocybin-containing mushrooms. The holiday was intended to be similar to 4/20 and Bicycle Day. Like it’s predecessors, the holiday has already become less about education and more about partying.
What are Magic Mushrooms?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, then I’m sure you already know all Magic mushrooms. If not, here’s a brief summary:
Magic Mushrooms are any species of mushroom containing the compound psilocybin. Despite being a Schedule I substance in the United States, these fungi are known to have a variety of medicinal uses. Many reputable research companies are currently working on getting the fungi’s classification changed to Schedule IV. This way they’ll be able to legally research its effects on depression, anxiety, ptsd, and mental illnesses related to terminal diseases.
Why today
Reville chose September 20th due to its proximity to the Autumn Equinox. Fall is the time when mushrooms are most abundant. It also represents a change in direction, which is what he hopes to do by educating the population.
How to participate in Magic Mushroom Day
There are many different ways that you can participate in this holiday, if you are so inclined. You can further educate yourself and/or others on the medicinal properties of shrooms. You can watch a psychedelic film. Or you can also partake in some Magic mushrooms if you have them available.
We were a little late to the party on this one, so we won’t waste any more time rehashing what others have already said today. For more ideas on how to participate, or just to learn more about the holiday, check out this article from The Psychedelic.
