Where is Santa right now? These trackers will tell you

Google’s Santa Tracker

Google’s Santa Tracker is a perennial favorite among those keen to follow Santa’s progress on December 24. At the time of writing, Santa is tootling around Europe, a continent where all of the children are currently sound asleep, though possibly with one eye open as they try to catch a glimpse of Santa’s fleeting visit.

Google’s Santa Tracker is available on the web and lets you see Santa’s route history on a world map and at the same time reveals the next stop on his list. It also provides links to background information on upcoming stops, enabling you to learn more about the world’s cities in just a few clicks.

Google’s tracker also offers some stats on the distance traveled so far, and a real-time count on how many gifts he’s delivered.

NORAD’s Santa Tracker

Another popular tracker comes from the North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD. NORAD is a binational U.S. and Canadian operation that monitors the region’s airspace for incursions by unwelcome visitors.

You can check out NORAD’s tracker on the web or via mobile apps for Android and iOS. It can also be accessed via its website.

Did you know that NORAD’s Santa tracker was born out of a mistake made by a Colorado Springs newspaper on Christmas Eve in 1955?

A hotline phone number that gave kids the opportunity to call Santa was misprinted by the newspaper, showing instead the number for NORAD’s predecessor, the Continental Aerospace Defense Command.

Suddenly finding itself on the receiving end of a deluge of calls from excited children expecting to speak to Santa, the operators taking the calls were good enough to play along, enthusiastically giving updates on Santa’s location throughout Christmas Eve.

The misprint led to an annual tradition, with the arrival of the internet opening up new possibilities for the service.

And it’s still possible to call 1-877-HI-NORAD on Christmas Eve for an update on Santa’s whereabouts.

Christmas Eve Tradition

The tradition of tracking Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve has become a delightful part of the holiday season for families around the world. From Google’s high-tech offerings to the heartwarming story behind NORAD’s tracker, the ability to stay connected with Santa’s journey has evolved over the years.

Whether it’s through interactive websites, mobile apps, or even a good-old fashioned phone call to NORAD, the magic of Christmas comes alive as children and adults alike anticipate Santa’s arrival in their own corner of the world.

Conclusion

Tracking Santa’s journey as he delivers joy and gifts to children worldwide has become a cherished part of the holiday season. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, both Google and NORAD provide innovative ways for individuals to follow Santa’s path on Christmas Eve, adding a touch of magic and excitement to this special time of year.

So, as the festive season approaches, be sure to take advantage of these trackers to see precisely where Santa is right now, spreading happiness and holiday cheer with every magical stop!