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Post by Monika on Dec 18, 2018 19:09:30 GMT -8
Welcome to our annual thread where we will track Santa's trip around the world to delivery presents this Christmas.
Of course, this all is made possible by our friends at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Per NORAD headquarters, it "is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. Aerospace warning includes the monitoring of man-made objects in space, and the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, through mutual support arrangements with other commands."
Every Christmas for over 60 years, NORAD has tracked Santa's Christmas Eve journey around the world.
I will be in contact several times with headquarters on Christmas Eve and post updates throughout most of the day, so please check back, and comment in the thread below!
I will also be posting photos from the North Pole as Santa and his Elves prepare for the trip around the world.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Post by Monika on Dec 18, 2018 19:58:07 GMT -8
The following photos are all via NORAD's official Santa Tracking website, noradsanta.org.
Santa's Village.
Santa's Sleigh.
Santa's Test Run.
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Post by SurferGirl on Dec 18, 2018 22:30:37 GMT -8
Very cool to see this tradition continue. I know it started with Kasey and you, Monika. I'm glad you are continuing it with your nieces and nephew. Looking forward to following this year!
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Post by DiamondThief on Dec 19, 2018 19:17:18 GMT -8
It's so cool you're still doing this. Kind of puts me a little more into the Christmas spirit.
And since it's December 19, I will also say: Happy Birthday, Monika!
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Post by David on Dec 22, 2018 20:10:09 GMT -8
You know it's Christmas when the Santa Tracker is posted. Definitely a fun thing to track around this time of year ('specially since it's my favorite Holiday).
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Post by Nevadanut on Dec 23, 2018 12:12:53 GMT -8
Can't wait for Christmas Eve! This is going to be fun!
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Post by Nevadanut on Dec 23, 2018 18:13:07 GMT -8
You know it's Christmas when the Santa Tracker is posted. Definitely a fun thing to track around this time of year ('specially since it's my favorite Holiday). It definitely spices up the holiday!
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Post by Monika on Dec 23, 2018 21:10:54 GMT -8
We are under two hours away from the beginning of Santa's trip. Kasey will have some announcements regarding Santa's take off.
Beginning tomorrow morning, I will work with my nieces Amanda and Jennifer, and my nephew Matthew, to get updates which will be posted here.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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Post by Kasey on Dec 23, 2018 23:02:50 GMT -8
Santa has woken up and is beginning to prepare to start his journey.(Graphic courtesy noradsanta.org)
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Post by Kasey on Dec 24, 2018 2:50:17 GMT -8
Santa is on his way. He is currently on his way through Eastern Russia. (Graphic courtesy noradstanta.org)Monika will be here early in the morning to provide updates, and to report her communications with NORAD.
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Post by Monika on Dec 24, 2018 5:39:52 GMT -8
Santa is delivering gifts in Australia. Shout outs to our Australian friends! mark Cam
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Post by Monika on Dec 24, 2018 17:39:31 GMT -8
Santa is leaving Brazil right now. He has delivered 4,435,013,873 gifts so far.
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Post by Monika on Dec 24, 2018 20:06:54 GMT -8
Santa has made it to Portland, Maine. He has delivered nearly 5.2 billion gifts.
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Post by mark on Dec 24, 2018 22:27:51 GMT -8
Santa is delivering gifts in Australia. Shout outs to our Australian friends! mark CamSorry for the delay but Monika I can confirm he was here. That picture is actually about 200 miles from my place! Love seeing this back again for another year. Merry Christmas!!
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Post by DiamondThief on Dec 24, 2018 23:16:41 GMT -8
Per Monika, Santa is getting closer. He is at Salt Lake City right now.
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Post by Monika on Dec 25, 2018 8:50:32 GMT -8
Santa is delivering gifts in Australia. Shout outs to our Australian friends! mark Cam Sorry for the delay but Monika I can confirm he was here. That picture is actually about 200 miles from my place! Love seeing this back again for another year. Merry Christmas!! Glad to hear. I hope he treated you well! Merry Christmas!
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Post by Monika on Dec 25, 2018 8:55:41 GMT -8
Santa finished his run last night when we were all asleep. He delivered a total of 7,281,439,471 gifts this year. Once again, Merry Christmas everyone!
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Post by David on Dec 25, 2018 11:05:19 GMT -8
Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you enjoy the day of presents, family, food, and (i'm presuming) Trail Blazers basketball.
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Post by DiamondThief on Dec 25, 2018 15:08:04 GMT -8
Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you enjoy the day of presents, family, food, and (i'm presuming) Trail Blazers basketball. Merry Christmas David! It's been a great Christmas! All my brothers and sisters were at home, along with my nieces and nephew. So much fun! Here's to a very merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
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