Lullabelle
Midlands, England
Even though we don't have children we still go onto the Norad site every year and watch Santa as he and his reindeer travel around distributing presents. It is great fun to watch.
Does anyone else follow Santa on his travels?
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What is the Norad site?
sidevalve
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I will if I have the time. My daughter does it for her girls every year.
North American Aerospace Defense Command
Gives him a 39 hour day.
The FAA(US) & CAA(UK) have similar sites.
ElizabethB
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Scroll down for the origins of "Santa Tracking".
It is fun - for children of all ages - including "Seniors". Brings out the child in anyone.
North American Aerospace Defense Command
[paste:font size="5"]
Search NORAD:
The ad said “Hey, Kiddies! Call me direct and be sure and dial the correct number.” However, the number was printed incorrectly in the advertisement and rang into the CONAD operations center.
On duty that night was Colonel Harry Shoup, who has come to be known as the “Santa Colonel.” Colonel Shoup received numerous calls that night and rather than hanging up, he had his operators find the location of Santa Claus and reported it to every child who phoned in that night.
Thus began a tradition carried on by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) when it was formed in 1958. Today, through satellite systems, high-powered radars and jet fighters, NORAD tracks Santa Claus as he makes his Yuletide journey around the world.
Every year on December 24, fifteen hundred volunteers staff telephones and computers to answer calls and e-mails from children (and adults) from around the world. Live updates are provided through the NORAD Tracks Santa Web site (in seven languages), over telephone lines, and by e-mail to keep curious children and their families informed about Santa’s whereabouts and if it’s time to get to bed.
Each year, the NORAD Tracks Santa Web Site receives nearly nine million unique visitors from more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Volunteers receive more than 140,000 calls to the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline from children around the globe.
This year, children and the young-at-heart are able to track Santa through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To follow us on any of these Web sites, type in @noradsanta into the search engine and start tracking.
NORAD Tracks Santa has become a magical and global phenomenon, delighting generations of families everywhere.
For more information about NORAD Tracks Santa, please visit www.noradsanta.org
For more information about NORAD, please visit www.norad.mil
It is fun - for children of all ages - including "Seniors". Brings out the child in anyone.
North American Aerospace Defense Command
[paste:font size="5"]
Search NORAD:
The ad said “Hey, Kiddies! Call me direct and be sure and dial the correct number.” However, the number was printed incorrectly in the advertisement and rang into the CONAD operations center.
On duty that night was Colonel Harry Shoup, who has come to be known as the “Santa Colonel.” Colonel Shoup received numerous calls that night and rather than hanging up, he had his operators find the location of Santa Claus and reported it to every child who phoned in that night.
Thus began a tradition carried on by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) when it was formed in 1958. Today, through satellite systems, high-powered radars and jet fighters, NORAD tracks Santa Claus as he makes his Yuletide journey around the world.
Every year on December 24, fifteen hundred volunteers staff telephones and computers to answer calls and e-mails from children (and adults) from around the world. Live updates are provided through the NORAD Tracks Santa Web site (in seven languages), over telephone lines, and by e-mail to keep curious children and their families informed about Santa’s whereabouts and if it’s time to get to bed.
Each year, the NORAD Tracks Santa Web Site receives nearly nine million unique visitors from more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Volunteers receive more than 140,000 calls to the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline from children around the globe.
This year, children and the young-at-heart are able to track Santa through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To follow us on any of these Web sites, type in @noradsanta into the search engine and start tracking.
NORAD Tracks Santa has become a magical and global phenomenon, delighting generations of families everywhere.
For more information about NORAD Tracks Santa, please visit www.noradsanta.org
For more information about NORAD, please visit www.norad.mil
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NASA track him from the ISS now.
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/index.html
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/not-long-til-he-sets-off.145981/
Thing is though
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/realdata/tracking/index.html
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/not-long-til-he-sets-off.145981/
Thing is though
sidevalve
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Always thought NORAD was something to do with missiles - didn't know you could use it to track a sleigh and some reindeer 
modern technology is truly wonderful
modern technology is truly wonderful
Lullabelle
Midlands, England
Scroll down for the origins of "Santa Tracking".
It is fun - for children of all ages - including "Seniors". Brings out the child in anyone.
North American Aerospace Defense Command
[paste:font size="5"]
Search NORAD:
The ad said “Hey, Kiddies! Call me direct and be sure and dial the correct number.” However, the number was printed incorrectly in the advertisement and rang into the CONAD operations center.
On duty that night was Colonel Harry Shoup, who has come to be known as the “Santa Colonel.” Colonel Shoup received numerous calls that night and rather than hanging up, he had his operators find the location of Santa Claus and reported it to every child who phoned in that night.
Thus began a tradition carried on by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) when it was formed in 1958. Today, through satellite systems, high-powered radars and jet fighters, NORAD tracks Santa Claus as he makes his Yuletide journey around the world.
Every year on December 24, fifteen hundred volunteers staff telephones and computers to answer calls and e-mails from children (and adults) from around the world. Live updates are provided through the NORAD Tracks Santa Web site (in seven languages), over telephone lines, and by e-mail to keep curious children and their families informed about Santa’s whereabouts and if it’s time to get to bed.
Each year, the NORAD Tracks Santa Web Site receives nearly nine million unique visitors from more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Volunteers receive more than 140,000 calls to the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline from children around the globe.
This year, children and the young-at-heart are able to track Santa through Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. To follow us on any of these Web sites, type in @noradsanta into the search engine and start tracking.
NORAD Tracks Santa has become a magical and global phenomenon, delighting generations of families everywhere.
For more information about NORAD Tracks Santa, please visit www.noradsanta.org
For more information about NORAD, please visit www.norad.mil
It is fun
It is, and planes. But who'd want to shoot Santa down?Always thought NORAD was something to do with missiles - didn't know you could use it to track a sleigh and some reindeer
ElizabethB
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SSHHHH! TOP SECRET! Big Brother is 
you watch Santa!!! 
Have fun!
you watch Santa!!! Have fun!
Elawin
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I used to look at it when my grandchildren were little, but only occasionally since. Santa leaves my presents in deepest Lincolnshire, so sometimes I get them late 
ElizabethB
Legendary Member
My Honey is a most difficult person to shop for. He has everything. If he wants something he buys it. Makes gift giving very difficult. My idea for a Christmas present is a collage of photos. G's grandfather, father, son and grandson. Five generations of the men in his family. I have photos from the first 4 generations. I called DIL and asked her to send me a recent photo of grandson. No co-operation. Will send her a reminder e-mail and beg her for co-operation.
And if begging fails, try blackmail.