Track Santa on his journey to Mount Desert Island
BAR HARBOR Santa Claus is coming to town, and you can track him along the way.
On Christmas Eve, Santa will take to the sky, and while en route to deliver presents to Mount Desert Island, his movements will be tracked by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
NORAD has been tracking Santa since 1955. The relationship began with an incorrect phone number and a resourceful Air Force commander who answered a phone call meant for Santa. The child was calling a number listed in an advertisement, but a typo sent the caller to an unlisted number for the defense agency instead. The commander played along and every year since then, the organization, which is responsible for tracking everything that flies, has added Santa to the list, ensuring safe passage from the North Pole.
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Updated Dec 24, 2020;
Posted Dec 24, 2020
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. For 65 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been tracking Santa Claus in the sky on Christmas Eve. This year will be no different.
Starting on Christmas Eve, the NORAD Tracks Santa program will update families and children on where they can find Santa Claus and his sleigh in the night sky. Those interested in following along can visit NORADSanta.org.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, only a handful of volunteers will be answering toll-free calls to the NORAD Tracks Santa call center on Christmas Eve at 1-877-Hi-NORAD. Callers who do not reach one of the volunteers will receive a recorded update on Santa’s current location.
UpdatedThu, Dec 24, 2020 at 11:04 am ET
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It s been a tough year, and while few traditions this holiday season will go on untouched by the coronavirus pandemic, here s one we can still count on seeing whether Santa Claus is en route to Pennsylvania with a sleigh full of Christmas gifts.
It s a tried-and-true way to bring an extra spark of joy to kids this holiday season. It s also a good incentive to get the kiddos tucked in by convincing them that Rudolph s red nose is trained on your house and Santa is, in fact, on his way.
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