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NORAD Tracks Santa for 70th Year with Enhanced Technology

12/26/2025

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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) began tracking Santa Claus for the 70th year on December 24, 2025.
The Santa Tracker operated from 6 a.m. EST on December 24, 2025, to 2 a.m. EST on Christmas Day, through NORAD Tracks Santa’s website and the hotline 1-877-HI-NORAD.
The NORAD Tracks Santa YouTube channel includes family-submitted Christmas celebration videos.
Flightradar24 joined the effort, adding advanced tracking technology to Santa's sleigh.

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North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) began tracking Santa Claus for the 70th year on December 24, 2025.
The Santa Tracker operated from 6 a.m. EST on December 24, 2025, to 2 a.m. EST on Christmas Day, through NORAD Tracks Santa’s website and the hotline 1-877-HI-NORAD.
The NORAD Tracks Santa YouTube channel includes family-submitted Christmas celebration videos.
Flightradar24 joined the effort, adding advanced tracking technology to Santa's sleigh.