Tracking Santa
As a dad of a six year old girl and a two year old boy, Christmas time takes on a whole new level of excitement than it did before children.
A number of years ago, I was turned on to a website supported by NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) which “tracked” Santa has he left the North Pole through his trip around the world to deliver presents.
As the San Jose Mercury News points out, this tradition actually started in 1955 due to a printing mistake that caused people to call the Continental Air Defense Command (NORAD’s predecessor) instead of Sears. Over the years, the Santa Tracker has gone form a telephone call-in line to an online experience that utilizes Google Earth and on-line games to entertain all ages.
So, whether you have children or are a child yourself, head over to the NORAD Santa Tracker and Track Santa yourself this year.
