NORAD Ready to Track Santa’s Flight on Christmas Eve
Ottawa, ON – The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are reminding Canadians that NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight on Christmas Eve.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, is a binational organization that provides aerospace warning and aerospace control for Canada and the United States. Every year, NORAD tracks Santa’s flight on Christmas Eve using its sophisticated radar systems and satellites.
“We are proud to partner with NORAD to track Santa’s flight on Christmas Eve,” said Minister of National Defence Anita Anand. “This is a special tradition that brings joy to children and families across Canada and around the world.”
NORAD’s tracking of Santa’s flight began in 1955, when a young boy accidentally called the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) instead of Santa Claus. The CONAD operator, Colonel Harry Shoup, reassured the boy that he would track Santa’s flight and gave him a phone number to call back on Christmas Eve.
Since then, NORAD has tracked Santa’s flight every year on Christmas Eve. The tradition has grown over the years, and NORAD now uses a variety of advanced technologies to track Santa’s progress.
“We are honoured to be a part of this magical tradition,” said General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff. “Our members are dedicated to ensuring that Santa’s flight is safe and secure.”
Canadians can follow Santa’s flight on Christmas Eve by visiting the NORAD Tracks Santa website (www.noradsanta.org) or by downloading the NORAD Tracks Santa app. The website and app will also provide updates on Santa’s location throughout the night.
“We encourage all Canadians to join us in tracking Santa’s flight on Christmas Eve,” said Minister Anand. “It is a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the season.”
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