The command, known as NORAD, a defense organization operated jointly by the United States and Canada, has traced Santa’s magical journey around the world for more than six decades. Its modern ...

While the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is typically on duty to detect threats, today the highly sophisticated unit is tracking Santa’s route and providing real-time updates.

NORAD, which is responsible for protecting the skies over the United States and Canada, activates its Santa tracking system at 6 a.m. ET on Christmas Eve. Santa watchers can follow his journey on ...