The tradition began in 1955 due to a typo in a Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement in Colorado Springs. The ad invited children to call "Santa" but accidentally listed the secret hotline for the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), the predecessor to NORAD.
Colonel Harry Shoup, the director of operations on duty, answered the first call from a young child expecting Santa. Instead of hanging up, he instructed his staff to check the radar for signs of Santa traveling from the North Pole. 126103
The number is associated with several distinct stories and events, most notably the legendary origin of the NORAD Santa Tracker and a modern interactive fantasy tale titled "Jinn of Arabia." 1. The Santa Tracker "Fluke" The tradition began in 1955 due to a
The Main Character (MC) has half-siblings who lack political power and a mysterious "rat friend" that visits them during their imprisonment. You can read the latest updates and player discussions on the Choice of Games Forum . 3. Other Notable Mentions Colonel Harry Shoup, the director of operations on