Topic: Santa Claus

Santa Claus comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to October 2024.

February 2012 October 2024

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Mario Garza | Symbolic Studies: The Polar System, Circumambulation Rituals, & Portals to the Heavens
• 29:38 - 31:59

Mario Garza | Symbolic Studies: The Polar System, Circumambulation Rituals, & Portals to the Heavens

Saturnian Symbolism and the Golden Age Center

Saturn is linked to the North Pole through Christmas traditions, where Santa Claus and the star atop the world tree represent the North Star. Garza suggests that the Golden Age was defined by a reverence for the center, while the current Dark Age is marked by a shift toward heliocentrism. Saturn is proposed as the original pole star or "Sun of the Night" that provided stability to the ancient world.

Christopher McIntosh | Hyberborea, Rune Magic, & The Mystic North
• 25:50 - 27:30

Christopher McIntosh | Hyberborea, Rune Magic, & The Mystic North

Amanita Muscaria Mushrooms and Christmas Shamanism

The conversation explores the link between the Amanita muscaria mushroom and Christmas motifs, a theory popularized by John Michael Allegro. McIntosh describes the shamanic practice in Finland of drinking reindeer urine to ingest the psychoactive effects of the mushroom in a detoxified form. This tradition is linked to legends of flying reindeer and the red-and-white imagery of Santa Claus.

Tim Swartz | The Inner Earth, Antarctica, & Conspiracy Goodness
• 32:49 - 34:52

Tim Swartz | The Inner Earth, Antarctica, & Conspiracy Goodness

Santa Claus, Krampus and the Shaver Mystery

The hosts discuss the origins of the Santa Claus legend as a possible folk memory of a "helper" figure coming from the North Pole. Swartz connects this to the darker figure of Krampus and the "Shaver Mystery" involving malevolent underground beings known as Deros. They suggest these modern fairy tales may be sanitized versions of more complex subterranean realities.

Richard Belzer | Corporate Conspiracies, Robin Williams, & Media Mind Control
• 41:05 - 44:59

Richard Belzer | Corporate Conspiracies, Robin Williams, & Media Mind Control

Moon Landing, Astronaut Testimony and Extraterrestrial Warnings

The validity of the moon landing and the reasons for the cessation of lunar missions are analyzed. Belzer posits that while the U.S. reached the moon, astronauts were "warned off" by extraterrestrial craft, citing the "Santa Claus" code word used by NASA to signal UFO sightings. The testimony of astronaut Edgar Mitchell and other military sources is used to support the claim that the moon may serve as an alien base or an artificial celestial body.

Freddy Silva | The Resurrection Ritual, Crop Circles, & The Otherworld
• 59:50 - 1:02:37

Freddy Silva | The Resurrection Ritual, Crop Circles, & The Otherworld

Greg Carlwood on Shamanic Roots and Psychedelic Christianity

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the shamanic origins of Christianity, suggesting that the Church replaced useful spiritual compounds with symbolic bread and wine. He references the work of John Michael Allegro, who argued that Christian traditions and the myth of Santa Claus are rooted in the use of the Amanita muscaria mushroom. This perspective views the "Great Sin" as the removal of direct spiritual experience in favor of controlled religious dogma.

107: Dean Dominic De Lucia | The Hollow Earth, Cavern Worlds & The Beings Within
• 1:07:01 - 1:08:49

107: Dean Dominic De Lucia | The Hollow Earth, Cavern Worlds & The Beings Within

Santa Claus Origins and the Smithsonian Institution

The Santa Claus myth is traced back to a mystic from the inner earth who brought supplies to surface dwellers during winter. Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution was reportedly founded by James Smithson with the original intent of showcasing flora and fauna discovered during an expedition to the polar opening.

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THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon
• 34:39 - 36:59

THC 49: Mike Bara | Ancient Aliens On The Moon

Santa Claus Code, Apollo 13 Symbolism and Synchronicities

The use of "Santa Claus" as a code word for UFOs in NASA transmissions is discussed, along with other cryptic references like "the hotel." Barra highlights the numerological "coincidences" of Apollo 13, noting its launch time of 13:13. He argues these patterns are not random but reflect a deeper symbolic or ritualistic framework within the space program.

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THC 16: Bob Hansen & Paul Herrmann | UFOs, Government Lies, & The $5 Footlong
• 16:15 - 18:53

THC 16: Bob Hansen & Paul Herrmann | UFOs, Government Lies, & The $5 Footlong

Freedom of Information Act, Classified Oaths and Santa Claus Code

The group laments the difficulty of obtaining the truth through the Freedom of Information Act, claiming released records are often heavily redacted. They discuss the generational loyalty to secrecy oaths and the frustration of losing historical knowledge when veterans pass away. A specific theory is mentioned regarding "Santa Claus" being used as a NASA code word for UFO sightings during lunar missions.