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Watch live as Santa begins his annual circle around the worldwho is drawn by his nine reindeer to deliver gifts to children around the world.
North American Aerospace Defense Command (Crazy) The Santa Tracker was created in 1955 after a child accidentally dialed a phone number from a Sears ad for Santa.
Instead of reaching Santa Claus, the child connected with the Continental Air Defense Command (Conad), Norad’s predecessor.
The attendant responded in a kind and playful manner, assuring the child that Santa Claus was on his way.
The program has evolved over the past 70 years, and today Norad tracks Santa’s journey with real-time updates, including Live Santa Tracking, interactive features, Santa’s History, Norad Christmas Countdown, Santa’s Global Journey and Santa Camera.