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The interactive platform allows users to follow the fictional journey of Santa Claus across the globe using animations, maps and updates shared through websites, mobile apps and social media.
The initiative dates back to 1955, when a misprinted telephone number led children to contact NORAD’s predecessor, prompting military officials to provide updates on Santa’s whereabouts.
While symbolic and light-hearted, the tracker generates significant online traffic each year and offers a moment of levity amid a global news cycle often dominated by conflict and economic uncertainty.
