By KNC
Murray, KY – Those in Kentucky who say they don't believe in Santa may want to check in with the North American Air Defense Command. NORAD is responsible for keeping the airspace safe in North America and every Christmas Eve, its radar spots Santa jetting around the world dropping off tons of gifts. So how does he get all that work done in just one night? Lt. Stacey Knott works with NORAD.
"We've asked him about that. And Santa kind of is in a different kind of time plane, and so the time is a little different for him. And that's how he is able to get all around the world in just that little bit of time."
Lt. Knott says Santa usually begins his rounds in the Eastern hemisphere, and when he arrives in North America, NORAD's fighter jets intercept him to wish him a safe journey. Based on flight data information gathered during more than 50 years of tracking, NORAD officials say they believe that Santa is alive in the hearts and minds of people in Kentucky and throughout the world. To track Santa yourself, go to NORADSanta.org or call 877-HI NORAD.