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The tradition began in 1955 due to a typo in a Sears Roebuck & Co. advertisement in Colorado Springs. The ad invited children to call "Santa" but accidentally listed the secret hotline for the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), the predecessor to NORAD.

The number is associated with several distinct stories and events, most notably the legendary origin of the NORAD Santa Tracker and a modern interactive fantasy tale titled "Jinn of Arabia." 1. The Santa Tracker "Fluke" 126103

You play as a young sovereign imprisoned in your own palace for your "protection" by your uncle, the Vizier, who acts as regent. The tradition began in 1955 due to a

The most famous "detailed story" linked to this number involves the program, which in 2017 received exactly 126,103 calls from children worldwide. The number is associated with several distinct stories

What started as a mistake became a massive global operation. Today, over 1,500 volunteers—including military personnel and their families—spend Christmas Eve answering calls from children in more than 200 countries. You can follow the tradition at the official NORAD Tracks Santa website . 2. "Jinn of Arabia" (Interactive Fiction)