UPDATE: As Christmas Eve approaches, excitement builds as families prepare for Santa Claus’s imminent arrival! NORAD has confirmed that their annual Santa tracking program is live, allowing families to follow Santa’s journey around the globe starting tonight at 9 PM.
Santa will begin his magical expedition at the International Date Line, making his way from the South Pacific to New Zealand and Australia before heading to Japan and Asia. His sleigh, pulled by his trusty team of reindeer—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder, and Blixem—is equipped to cover massive distances in a single night!
Families can track Santa’s progress in real-time through the official NORAD Tracks Santa website, which has been a holiday tradition since 1955. This year, the program promises even more interactive features to engage children and parents alike.
Why This Matters RIGHT NOW: With only hours until Christmas morning, children worldwide are eagerly preparing for Santa’s visit. NORAD reports that Santa’s journey is not only about delivering gifts but also about spreading joy and magic to homes around the world.
According to NORAD officials, “Santa does not experience time the way we do. His trip seems to take 24 hours to us, but to Santa, it might last days, weeks, or even months.” This means that while kids are sleeping, Santa is busily making his rounds, ensuring every present is delivered.
What to Expect: As families settle in for Christmas Eve, children are advised to get to sleep early to ensure Santa can deliver their gifts. Parents are encouraged to leave out a mince pie and a glass of milk, as well as some carrots for the reindeer, to help sustain them during their busy night.
This Christmas Eve, be sure to check the NORAD tracker for updates on Santa’s location. The joy of tracking Santa live adds an exciting element to the holiday festivities and helps bring families together during this special time of year.
For those eager to catch every moment of the festive magic, visit the official NORAD website and join in the fun of tracking Santa’s journey worldwide!
