EPISODE · Dec 19, 2018 · 10 MIN
Backstory: NORAD Tracks Santa Claus
from Christmas Past · host Brian Earl
In 1955, a misplaced phone call unwittingly created an annual Christmas tradition. It's a story shrouded in a bit of mystery, a lot of Christmas spirit, and a sworn duty to ensure Santa’s safe passage through open airspace. Find out why NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve. Music in this episode"Escape"— Chris Holmes, via Free Music Archive"A Little Powder"— Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Rabbit Hole"— Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Western Greb"— Chad Crouch, via Free Music Archive"Wish Background"— Kevin MacLeod, via IncompetechConnect with Me Links to all the things https://christmaspastpodcast.com/links Email: [email protected] BooksOf Christmases Long, Long Ago: Surprising Traditions from Christmas Past (2025, Lyons Press and Recorded Books) It's Christmas as you've never seen it before, and it makes a great gift for all the Christmas lovers in your life. Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions (2022, Lyons Press and Recorded Books)
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In 1955, a misplaced phone call unwittingly created an annual Christmas tradition. It's a story shrouded in a bit of mystery, a lot of Christmas spirit, and a sworn duty to ensure Santa’s safe passage through open airspace. Find out why NORAD tracks Santa on Christmas Eve. Music in this episode "Escape"— Chris Holmes, via Free Music Archive"A Little Powder"— Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Rabbit Hole"— Blue Dot Sessions, via Free Music Archive"Western Greb"— Chad Crouc...
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