NORAD Tracks Santa: A 60-Year Christmas Tradition Using Modern Technology

For over 60 years, NORAD has tracked Santa Claus’s Christmas Eve journey, starting with an accidental phone call in 1955. Millions worldwide follow Santa’s route online and via phone, creating a global Christmas tradition blending technology and holiday cheer. Advanced radar and satellite systems, originally designed for security, now track Rudolph’s glowing nose, allowing NORAD to share Santa’s location in real-time.

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