The coronavirus isn't going to keep Santa Claus from coming to town. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, which tracks everything in the skies of the United States and Canada, is tracking Santaâs sleigh and his reindeer for its 65th year on Christmas Eve. Families can follow the journey of Old Saint Nicholas on NORADâs website as he travels and delivers gifts to children across the world. The holiday tradition began with . In December 1955, Col. Harry Shoup was working his shift at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center, a predecessor to NORAD, when he answered the phone in his office.