Christmas Eve is here, and the excitement is building.

It lets you and your kids follow Santa’s journey around the world in real-time - right up until bedtime.

The Norad Santa Tracker is a holiday tradition that started back in 1955. 

Each year, Norad (the North American Aerospace Defence Command) uses its high-tech systems to follow Santa as he delivers presents all over the globe. 

The best part? You can watch it all happen on their website.

How does it work?  

Norad uses radar, satellites, and special “Santa Cams” to follow Santa’s sleigh from the moment he leaves the North Pole. 

On the website, you’ll see an interactive map that updates in real-time, showing where Santa is and where he’s headed next.  

There’s more than just watching Santa fly too; the website is packed with fun features:  

• Live Santa Map: Watch Santa’s progress and see which cities he’s visiting 
• Countdown to Takeoff: A timer counts down until Santa’s big launch
• Games & Videos: Kids can play holiday games or watch fun videos while they wait for Santa
• Languages for Everyone: The site is available in multiple languages so families all over the world can join the fun.  

Santa tracking kicks off on Christmas Eve, as soon as he leaves the North Pole. 

You can check back throughout the day to see where he’s been and how close he’s getting to your county.  

Before bedtime, check the tracker one last time to see how close Santa is. It’s a fun way to wind down for the night and keep the Christmas magic alive.  

Visit www.noradsanta.org and enjoy tracking Santa this Christmas.

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