(NEXSTAR) – Alas, we have now discovered ourselves just some hours from Christmas. Which means kids around the globe are settling in, with the hopes that Santa Claus will quickly arrive.
Have slightly one which simply can’t anticipate Santa and his reindeer to reach? With slightly assist from the North American Aerospace Protection Command (NORAD), you possibly can observe Santa on his journey around the globe.
NORAD, a joint group between the U.S. and Canada, is accountable for monitoring all the things flying in and across the two nations. Round Christmastime, NORAD has a vital mission: Monitor Santa.
It’s a convention NORAD has carried out for over 60 years that started accidentally in 1955. Since then, NORAD has continued its annual mission.
NORAD doesn’t begin monitoring Santa till their radars allow them to know Santa has taken to the air on Christmas Eve, roughly round 4 a.m. ET.
You may observe Santa’s actions around the globe on NORAD’s website.
NORAD additionally presents a telephone line that is still open for 23 hours beginning on Christmas Eve. Final 12 months, the decision heart fielded over 53,000 calls, according to Lt. Sean Carter, the NORAD Tracks Santa Program Supervisor.
