Monday, December 24, 2012
Thanks to NORAD, children young and old can keep track of Santa Claus as he journeys around the world toward Michigan
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Monday, December 24, 2012
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa and …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Spread some smiles (or laughs) by uploading your Santa photos here.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Whether your child loves Santa and posed for a holiday card-worthy photo or screamed and cried the whole time, we want to see your Santa pics! Simply upload a photo to this story by clicking on the "Upload Photos & Videos" button above – and don't forget to tell us what's happening in the photo caption! Love taking pics? Ferndale Patch would also love to see your Elf on a Shelf photos! Happy holidays!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Did your kids meet Santa on Saturday? Add your photos to our gallery!
It was a busy day at the Kulick Community Center on Saturday as families came to enjoy breakfast or lunch with Santa and many enjoyed holiday shopping at the 21st annual Holiday Show Place arts and crafts show. Were you there? Share your photos by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button! If you missed Santa this weekend, don't worry: He'll be back in Ferndale on Dec. 8 for the Holiday Ice and Winterfest Market. Get more info on the three-day festival here!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
The website offers fun activities for anyone eager for St. Nick's arrival.
Some people simply can't wait till Christmas morning to find out whether Santa Claus has paid them, or their neighborhood, a visit. For those who are impatient, don't worry. You can keep tabs on the big guy by following the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) website, which for one night is dedicated to tracking Mr. Claus' coordinates. The site is more than an enhanced GPS; it also contains a "Kids Countdown Village," which offers games, activities and other features for young ones who eager for Santa. According to its website, NORAD has been tracking Santa for more than 50 years now, as did its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD). The tradition began in 1955, the website says, after a Colorado Springs, CO…
Thursday, December 22, 2011
About 100 people participated in a chat with Santa Thursday evening; here is the replay, complete with some video responses.
When our Patch colleagues from Wisconsin told us they got hold of the big guy and that he'd agreed to a chat online, we couldn't resist passing it on to you. So live from the North Pole – via Wisconsin - there was the first PatchChat with Santa. Replay what Santa had to say by clicking above.
cathy mcwhinnie
3:35 pm on Monday, December 24, 2012
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