Every year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) takes a break from its regular mission of defending North American airspace to introduce a holiday tradition: tracking Santa Claus as he travels around the globe on Christmas Eve. For those who want to follow Santa’s journey or just get into the Christmas 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 join in the fun on Christmas Eve.

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NORAD’s Santa Claus Tracker 2024

NORAD’s Santa tracker went online on December 1, 2024. The tracker points to Santa’s Village in Northern Police and also features Christmas 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 both the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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

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Google Santa Tracker 2024

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