The North American Aerospace Defense Command is gearing up for its most festive mission of the year\u2014tracking Santa Claus as he delivers presents around the globe. It\u2019s a tradition that\u2019s now in its 69th year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NORAD\u2019s holiday operation officially kicks off December 1st with the launch of its Santa-tracking website. The site, available in nine languages, features games, music, movies, and a countdown to Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, NORAD is also offering a mobile app and updates on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. And for families eager to know Santa\u2019s whereabouts on Christmas Eve, NORAD\u2019s live operators will be standing by to take calls from 6 a.m. to midnight, Mountain Time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials say it all started back in 1955, when a misprinted phone number in a department store ad led children to call NORAD\u2019s predecessor by mistake. Instead of turning them away, operators played along\u2014and a tradition was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today, NORAD\u2019s Santa-tracking program is a global effort, supported by dozens of private companies and volunteers. Contributors include Amazon, Microsoft, Verizon, and the U.S. military bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While NORAD\u2019s primary mission is protecting North American airspace, officials say this holiday tradition serves as a reminder of the command\u2019s reach and readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more details or to track Santa\u2019s journey, visit NORADSanta.org or download the official app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Georgia Sun will also be making the Santa Tracker available on our website on Christmas Eve so Georgia children can know where the man in the red suit is at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n[mailerlite_form form_id=13]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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