What’s NORAD?

NORAD is a binational command responsible for promoting the security and sovereignty of North America, with a focus on identifying and assessing potential airborne threats. It was established in 1958 and is led by an American commander and a Canadian deputy commander. NORAD collects data from across North America and constantly evolves to respond to […]

Why NORAD tracks Santa?

NORAD, or North American Air Defense Command, was formed in 1958 to defend the continent. Tracking Santa Claus began in 1955 when a Sears store printed the wrong number for Santa, leading children to call NORAD instead. The tradition continues today, with information available in six languages on the NORAD website. The effort is largely […]

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