Santa's Live Ride
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Thanks iLink Systems for your awesome #NORAD Tracks #Santa technical expertise! You’re on the NICE list! http://ow.ly/giBR6by NORAD Santa via twitter 12/21/2012 9:07:54 PM -
Whack-A-Grinch, but be careful not to whack the happy people in today’s #NORAD #Santa Countdown Village game http://ow.ly/fTmPqby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/22/2012 9:00:49 AM -
On Dec. 24, you can locate #Santa from your @OnStar equipped car. http://ow.ly/giKwQby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/22/2012 7:05:21 PM -
Official #NORAD Tracks #Santa Gear! Lots of people asked for it, we listened! Proceeds go to make NTS even better! http://ow.ly/gjB3sby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/22/2012 10:46:30 PM -
Come see what #NORAD & NORTHCOM do when we aren't tracking #Santa! http://ow.ly/giKLLby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/22/2012 11:15:29 PM -
Sorry folks, technical problems with NORAD Tracks #Santa Gear vendor site. Trying to fix it. We'll let you know when it's fixed.by NORAD Santa via twitter 12/22/2012 11:49:34 PM -
Bounce the decorations onto the tree in today’s #NORAD Tracks #Santa Countdown Village game http://ow.ly/fTmUrby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/23/2012 9:00:46 AM -
The Official Gear store is open for business! #Santa http://bit.ly/XwED5iby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/23/2012 3:39:43 PM -
Have you visited our Team Page? http://bit.ly/4CcVMF We thank them all for helping make NORAD Tracks Santa a success this year! #Santaby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/23/2012 3:42:35 PM -
Less than one day until we begin tracking #Santa!by NORAD Santa via twitter 12/23/2012 3:48:16 PM -
Looks like #Santa is eating a big meal before his flight! No word on the menu… #NORAD is ready! http://ow.ly/giISLby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 7:05:15 AM -
Just in from the North Pole! #Santa went to the barn to check on the reindeer! #NORAD http://ow.ly/giJ3kby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 7:45:20 AM -
Ever wonder how #NORAD started Tracking #Santa? http://ow.ly/giJboby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 7:55:20 AM -
Have you been playing the games on the #NORAD Tracks #Santa website? http://ow.ly/giJhjby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 8:05:16 AM -
#Santa’s sleigh just took off from the North Pole! #NORAD Santa Cam video coming soon! http://ow.ly/giJBqby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 9:30:34 AM -
Merry Christmas, everyone! I'm Santa Claus.
by Santa Claus on Dec 24, 2012 at 1:18 AMTonight, when the clock strikes midnight in your home, I'll be sliding down the chimney. I'm excited for another great journey, and I'll be stopping all around the globe.My list shows that most of you have been very good this year. The sleigh is chock-full of gifts for children everywhere – from Argentina to Zimbabwe – and our team will be providing updates as we drop them off.Ho ho ho! -

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Why hello there!
I am Quinn, the Correspondent Elf from the sleigh tonight.
My mind is on the clock. I assure that Santa's presents are of top quality. I make sure there is fuel for the reindeer, and I guide the team from chimney to glorious chimney. Through all this, I am also your eyes and ears on the ground and in the air.
My job may be stressful, but it certainly is rewarding. I am thrilled to be here for you... whoops! We're late! Santa! We've got to run! -


The Command Centre is where the magic happens.
We give the sleigh the information it needs to get around the world safely. We make sure they get the weather updates and air traffic control messages.
Tonight, through this liveblog, we will be providing you with Santa's co-ordinates, keeping you up-to-date on his progress around the world.
Thunderstorm causing delays? Sleigh runner breaks mid-flight? We'll let you know. -
#Santa's elves just loaded the sleigh! #NORAD Tracks #Santa! http://ow.ly/giJuYby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 10:14:52 AM -

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Hello
I love you! I can’t wait for you to come and deliver presents to me.I have bin so good all year and have bin waiting for this one special day to come.I will leave out some milk and cookies oh and carrots for the reindeers.I will be watching you travel the world on my computer tonight night,can’t wait for when you arrive in Canada,drive carefully and see you soon,Hayden!! -


Here at the Command Center we hired an extra-elf to keep an eye on the sky! He will be our weather expert... we just want to make sure our lovely Santa does not get lost into a storm - more likely he will be tempted to stop by a candy store and spend the rest of the night there!
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Hi Everyone! This is Sunny Elf, Santa's very own weather forecaster! I will be reporting live from the Santa Command Center in our weather studio! During Santa's entire trip around the world I will be letting you know what kind of weather he is running into. When he left the North Pole it was -33F/-36C!! Brrrrr......... -
#Santa is on his way! The #NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center begins taking calls at 4 a.m. Mountain Time! http://ow.ly/giJQgby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 10:31:08 AM -

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For those who don't know... I am going to keep track of my husband through
a) the updates from the Elves
b) the information the Command Center passes me frequently
c) NORAD Santa Tracker.
What is it? It is the oldest (since 1955) and most well known Santa Tracking service offered to the public during December of each year. With this new Twitter thingy, basically it brought the old, dear Santa into the 20th century! And into the 21st century as well! -

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#NORAD received word #Santa is flying across the North Pole! Where do you think Santa will stop first? http://ow.ly/giLhRby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 10:45:26 AM -
#NORAD received word #Santa is flying across the North Pole! Where do you think Santa will stop first? http://ow.ly/giLhRby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 10:48:24 AM -
Oh dear! Take some extra care my beloved! Remember that all the children in the world rely on you tonight! I am sure you'll make it, once again!Love you!
Santa will be navigating around some serious storm in Sydney Australiaby Bill Prescott on Dec 24, 2012 at 5:49 AM via email -

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Hi Santa !!!
Hello!!! This Is Meghan Lohse!! ( Hong Kong, Discovery bay.) How are you?
Do You Happen to know what I want For Christmas?
1.Lots Of American girl stuff
2.Fuzzy socks
3.Gel pens (Smiggle)
4.I don't know
5. For others To have an epicly-awsome Christmas!!! :D
THANK YOU!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
From Santa: GOTCHA! -

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few glimpses from the sleigh!
by Correspondent Elf via 25.media.tumblr 12/24/2012 11:00:35 AM -
#NORAD captured #Santa's takeoff from the North Pole on video http://ow.ly/gkGxBby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 11:00:35 AM -
#NORAD captured #Santa's takeoff from the North Pole on video http://ow.ly/gkGxBby NORAD Santa via twitter 12/24/2012 11:02:40 AM -

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