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U.S. military confirms Santa Claus not sidelined by pandemic

Calls to NORAD suggest concerns about Christmas

By PATTY NIEBERG, Associated Press/ Report for America
Published: December 24, 2020, 5:26pm

DENVER — The U.S. military is tracking an elderly man with a white beard and a large belly who goes by the name of Saint Nicholas. There’s no reason for alarm though, Air Force Gen. Glen D. VanHerck said.

In fact, this is a Christmas tradition in its 65th year.

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