What happened: President Donald Trump helped NORAD mark its 70th year of tracking Santa by answering calls from children on Christmas Eve.
Why it matters:
- Highlights a longstanding festive tradition connecting families and technology.
- Engages children and promotes public interest in NORAD's annual Santa tracking event.
MNN Take: NORAD's Santa tracker is a popular holiday activity that has been running for decades, with public figures occasionally participating to add to the festive spirit.
Sources: BBC US & Canada