Each year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) takes a break from its usual mission of defending North American airspace to embark on a festive tradition: following Santa as he travels the world aboard Christmas Eve. For those who want to follow Santa’s journey or simply get into the holiday spirit, NORAD and Google offer exciting ways to track his progress. Here’s everything you need to know about these popular Santa trackers and how you can have fun this Christmas Eve.

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NORAD Santa Tracker 2024

NORAD’s Santa Tracker went live on December 1, 2024. The tracker points to Santa’s Village in the Northern Police and also features holiday games and music. The tracker is available in nine languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese and Korean. In addition to the website, NORAD’s Santa Tracker is accessible via a mobile app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

One can also follow the festive journey on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and in real time as Santa travels the world. , spreading holiday cheer, as reported by Las Cruces Sun News. Those interested in tracking Santa can also call 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) to request his live location from 6 a.m. to midnight MST on December 24, 2024.

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Google Santa Tracker 2024

The Santa Tracker will officially go live on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, but the website is already up and running offering users holiday-themed games. In anticipation of the big day, the site also offers a countdown timer, which counts down the hours until the tracker begins its festive journey.