Santa Claus, NORAD and Cold War

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the earth, delivering presents and defying time. Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location.
Where’s Santa Clause and how NORAD’s tracker became a holiday tradition for millions?
NORAD’s Santa Tracker has evolved into a cherished global tradition, helping millions track Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve. Originating from a misdialled phone number in 1955, this annual programme,
NORAD's Santa Tracker: A Cold War Tradition That Keeps on Giving
Each year, over 100,000 children call the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to ask about Santa's location.
NORAD Santa Tracker: Where in the world is Santa Claus right now?
The Tracks Santa website is live with a sneak peek at the North Pole, NORAD's intelligence on the jolly old elf and a countdown clock to Christmas Eve.
How does NORAD track Santa Claus? | A holiday tradition born from a mistake
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Each Christmas Eve, millions of children and families eagerly await updates from NORAD’s Santa Tracker, a holiday tradition that adds a touch of magic to the season. While the tradition feels timeless, its origins trace back to an unexpected event nearly 70 years ago.
Is the NORAD Santa Tracker Safe From a Government Shutdown?
- NORAD Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Charles D. Luckey takes a call while volunteering at the NORAD Tracks Santa center at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley,
Why NORAD started tracking Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve
At least 100,000 kids are expected to call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to ask about Santa's whereabouts, a tradition that has now hit 69 years of tracking.
How to track Santa Claus with NORAD and Google on Christmas Eve
Every year on Christmas Eve, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) just up the road from Pueblo in Colorado Springs takes on an important mission. Since 1955, kids across the country and globe have relied on NORAD to keep tabs and provide updates on the movements of the one and only Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world.
Holiday cheer is abound as NORAD prepares to track Santa
Holiday spirit is being spread at NORAD as they prepare to help folks locate Santa as he delivers gifts around the world.
Could a government shutdown affect NORAD's Santa Tracker? What to know
The U.S. government could shutdown starting this weekend if they fail to pass a funding bill. Would NORAD's annual 'Santa ...
Where is Santa Claus right now? NORAD tracks Santa for 69th year
While the Santa Tracker website has been online for several weeks, the real show gets underway on the morning of Christmas ...
Where is Santa Claus? Google and NORAD have an answer
The tradition of tracking Santa Claus has evolved with technology. NORAD and Google now provide real-time updates on Santa's ...
Santa Tracker Live 2024: How to follow Mr. Claus with NORAD and Google
Air Force General Glen VanHerck, NORAD's commander: "24 hours a day, 365 days a year, NORAD defends North America by tracking ...
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NORAD is getting ready for its biggest mission of the year, tracking Santa Claus
NORAD is getting ready for its biggest mission of the year, tracking Santa Claus. A hangar at Peterson Space Force Base ...
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Track Santa's flight: Here's when NORAD, Google's Santa trackers go live
tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents around the world. Tracking Santa is something NORAD has done for decades. According to a legend, in 1955, an ad in a Colorado Springs newspaper ...