Air Force General Glen VanHerck, NORAD's commander: "24 hours a day, 365 days a year, NORAD defends North America by tracking airplanes, missiles, space launches and anything else that flies in or around the North American continent. As we have since 1955, this Dec. 24th we are once again ready for our no-fail mission of tracking Santa."

Santa Claus begins his highly anticipated descent from the North Pole to our rooftops, delivering presents to millions of children across the globe. For those who can’t wait to see St. Nick’s magic on Christmas Day,

While public anxieties have loomed over the Northeast amid possible drone sightings, one sighting will soon bring holiday cheer across the country: Santa Claus.