As Christmas Eve sets in, the most anticipated journey of the year is underway. Santa Claus, accompanied by his faithful reindeer, is embarking on his worldwide adventure to spread joy and deliver gifts to children far and wide. For nearly six decades, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been dedicated to tracking Santa’s progress and generously sharing it with the eager hearts around the globe.
NORAD, renowned for monitoring all aerial activities in and around the United States and Canada, extends its services to ensure Santa’s journey is meticulously documented. Interested individuals can witness Santa’s trajectory live by logging onto NORAD’s Santa Tracker website, noradsanta.org, where real-time updates will illuminate his whereabouts throughout the day.
Wondering where Santa is right now? The NORAD Santa Tracker for 2023 provides an interactive map continuously updated with Santa Claus’s current location, ensuring you won’t miss his visit to your region.
According to NORAD’s insights, Santa commences his journey at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean, progressing westward in a route that might hold surprises. However, tradition suggests his usual arrival time spans between 9 p.m. and midnight, local time, in various regions.
Bear in mind, Santa only makes his stops while children are peacefully slumbering. If you find yourself awake during his visit, rest assured, he’ll circle back later to ensure no one misses out on the Christmas magic.
While Pennsylvania recently granted clearance for Santa’s reindeer to take flight at Hersheypark, it’s the NORAD, traditionally tasked with monitoring aircraft, missiles, and vehicles, that dedicates its resources to diligently tracking Santa’s movements every Christmas Eve. Volunteers manning phone lines and social media accounts under the NORAD Tracks Santa program contribute to this heartwarming tradition.
This enchanting tradition traces its roots to 1955 when a misprinted phone number in a Colorado Springs newspaper led children to dial the Continental Air Defense Command, now NORAD, inadvertently initiating the quest to track Santa’s journey.
The NORAD Santa Tracker went live at www.noradsanta.org at 6 a.m. Eastern time, accompanied by multilingual support. Call operators will be available at 1-877-HI-NORAD from 8 a.m. Eastern time. Furthermore, the NORAD Tracks Santa app, available on Apple and Google devices, alongside multiple social media platforms and other services, ensures everyone can stay updated on Santa’s voyage.
