UPDATE: Santa Claus is gearing up for his annual journey, and you can track his progress LIVE! As Christmas Eve approaches, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has confirmed their Santa tracking systems are ready to go, allowing families to see exactly where Santa is in real-time.
As of now, Santa is preparing to leave the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, beginning his magical trip around the world. He typically visits the South Pacific first, followed by New Zealand and Australia, before making his way to Japan, Asia, and beyond. His route includes stops in Africa, Western Europe, Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Central and South America.
Why this matters RIGHT NOW: Millions of children around the globe are eagerly waiting for Santa’s arrival, and NORAD’s tracking service adds to the excitement! Families can share the joy of Santa’s journey, sparking conversations and anticipation among children and adults alike.
You can follow Santa’s progress by visiting the Official NORAD Tracks Santa website. This tradition dates back to 1955, when NORAD’s predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), began tracking Santa as a fun holiday initiative.
Experts at NORAD emphasize that Santa operates in a unique time-space continuum. As they state,
“NORAD intelligence reports indicate that 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.”
Santa usually arrives at homes after 9 PM on Christmas Eve, but there’s a catch: children must be asleep for him to deliver gifts. If you are awake, Santa has to delay his visit, making it crucial to get to bed early!
To ensure Santa has a successful night, families are encouraged to leave out a mince pie and a glass of milk, along with a few carrots for his eight reindeer: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder, and Blixem.
As Christmas approaches, keep an eye on Santa’s progress and make sure everyone is tucked in tight. Remember, the magic of Christmas is just around the corner!
