NORAD Santa Tracker Helps You Keep an Eye on Christmas

Where is Santa right now? NORAD knows.

Skeptics have long questioned the physics of Santa Clause's mystical journey, saying it isn't possible that he could deliver presents to the entire world in a single night. Thankfully, the folks who protect our skies continue a program that allows believers to track Santa's progress, and prove all the humbugs wrong.

The mission began over 50 years ago, when a newspaper in Colorado Springs printed an ad with a phone number that encouraged children to call in and talk to Santa Clause. But the number was one digit off, directing kids to the Continental Air Defense Command, NORAD's predecessor.

Since then NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, has "tracked Santa," showing off how their powerful tracking systems can follow jolly St. Nick on his journey from the North Pole and throughout the world.

Now, the magical journey has become more than just tradition. As Santa takes off, the NORAD website will be updated with CGI videos of Mr. Christmas sailing over a world capitol or landmark of some kind, along with a map pinpointing his exact location.

So if you've ever wondered how the Bearded One does it, make sure to follow him on his travels. Check out www.noradsanta.org.