NORAD Continues to Monitor Santa Claus

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has once again fulfilled its beloved tradition of tracking Santa Claus’s journey around the world on Christmas Eve. Using radar, satellites, and military aircraft, NORAD provides real-time updates on Santa’s location, ensuring children worldwide can follow his progress. This tradition began in 1955 when a misprinted phone number led a child to call the Continental Air Defense Command, and the staff responded by providing updates on Santa’s whereabouts. Since then, NORAD has continued this festive mission, involving over 1,000 volunteers annually.