NORFOLK, Va. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) will track Santa Claus on December 24 as part of a tradition marking its 70th year, the command announced. NORAD, which monitors North American airspace year-round, adds the holiday mission each Christmas Eve as Santa begins his global journey.
NORAD typically focuses on homeland security matters, but has dutifully taken on the task of tracking Santa since 1955.
The NORAD Tracks Santa website offers games, music, and a countdown in nine languages. A mobile app is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play, and updates will run on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, Amazon Alexa, SiriusXM, and OnStar…