How a 1955 Mistake Started NORAD's Santa Tracker

Discover the origins of the NORAD Santa Tracker, a holiday tradition that began in 1955 when a child accidentally called a military command center.

A nostalgic illustration of a vintage telephone, symbolizing the 1955 call that started NORAD's Sant
How a 1955 Mistake Started NORAD's Santa Tracker

The tradition of tracking Santa began in 1955 when a child mistakenly called a military command center, leading to the establishment of a Santa tracking service by NORAD.

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