URGENT UPDATE: Santa Claus is on the move—NORAD has just confirmed that tracking Santa’s journey is underway! As of tonight, millions of children around the world can follow Santa and his eight reindeer—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Dunder, and Blixem—as they deliver gifts globally.
JUST ANNOUNCED: The official NORAD Tracks Santa service is live, allowing families to see Santa’s precise location as he travels from the International Date Line, heading westward across the globe. This year, Santa is expected to start his journey in the South Pacific, progressing through New Zealand and Australia before heading to Japan and beyond.
The magic of Santa’s sleigh allows him to make this incredible trip in one night, but his arrival time at each home depends on whether children are asleep. Traditionally, Santa arrives after 9 PM on Christmas Eve. The longer you’re awake, the longer it may take for him to reach your home.
According to NORAD, “Santa does not experience time the way we do.” While his journey appears to span 24 hours for us, it may take him much longer in his own magical timeline. This unique time-space continuum means that children should aim to fall asleep early tonight to ensure Santa can deliver all the presents without delay.
For those eager to track Santa, visit the Official NORAD Tracks Santa website. You can watch live updates as he travels from continent to continent, delivering joy and gifts to children around the world. This annual tradition, which began with NORAD’s predecessor in 1955, captures the hearts of families and is a testament to the spirit of Christmas.
Remember to leave out a mince pie and a glass of milk for Santa, along with some carrots for his reindeer. This small gesture helps ensure that Santa is well-fueled for his busy night ahead.
As excitement builds, families are encouraged to share their tracking experiences on social media, making this a memorable part of their holiday celebrations. Get ready to follow Santa’s journey and ensure he can deliver your gifts—because he only comes when you’re asleep!
Stay tuned for real-time updates as Santa makes his way around the globe, and make this Christmas Eve one to remember.
