NORAD's Santa Tracker Kicks Off Holiday Season with Delight for Children Worldwide
The wait is over, and the holiday season has officially begun. In a tradition that has been delighting children around the world for decades, NORAD's Santa tracker has kicked off the festive period.
Each year, millions of kids eagerly await the launch of the NORAD Santa Tracker, which uses satellite imagery to track Santa's journey around the globe. This year is no exception, with NORAD announcing that it is opening its doors to children everywhere on November 29th.
The tracker, which has been operational since 1955, allows users to view a live map of Santa's location, as well as receive updates on his journey in real-time. The website and mobile app are expected to receive thousands of visitors per minute, with many more joining the fun via social media.
"NORAD's Santa Tracker is an annual tradition that brings joy and excitement to children everywhere," said Captain Kelly McCarty, NORAD's Operations Manager for the Santa Tracker. "We're thrilled to continue this special tradition and look forward to helping make the holiday season a little brighter for families around the world."
As part of the launch, NORAD will also be releasing its annual Santa tracking guide, which features fun facts, games, and activities to help kids prepare for the big night.
With the tracker now live, parents and caregivers can sit back and enjoy the festive atmosphere as their children eagerly track Santa's journey. It's a tradition that has been delighting families for generations, and one that is sure to bring smiles to faces everywhere this holiday season.
The wait is over, and the holiday season has officially begun. In a tradition that has been delighting children around the world for decades, NORAD's Santa tracker has kicked off the festive period.
Each year, millions of kids eagerly await the launch of the NORAD Santa Tracker, which uses satellite imagery to track Santa's journey around the globe. This year is no exception, with NORAD announcing that it is opening its doors to children everywhere on November 29th.
The tracker, which has been operational since 1955, allows users to view a live map of Santa's location, as well as receive updates on his journey in real-time. The website and mobile app are expected to receive thousands of visitors per minute, with many more joining the fun via social media.
"NORAD's Santa Tracker is an annual tradition that brings joy and excitement to children everywhere," said Captain Kelly McCarty, NORAD's Operations Manager for the Santa Tracker. "We're thrilled to continue this special tradition and look forward to helping make the holiday season a little brighter for families around the world."
As part of the launch, NORAD will also be releasing its annual Santa tracking guide, which features fun facts, games, and activities to help kids prepare for the big night.
With the tracker now live, parents and caregivers can sit back and enjoy the festive atmosphere as their children eagerly track Santa's journey. It's a tradition that has been delighting families for generations, and one that is sure to bring smiles to faces everywhere this holiday season.
️ Ah, I love how NORAD still manages to make the holiday season feel so magical for kids (and let's be real, adults too 
). It's amazing how something as simple as a website tracker can bring people together and create a sense of wonder and excitement. The fact that they're also releasing a guide with fun facts and games is just the cherry on top 
. I'm not sure what's more impressive - the tech behind it or the dedication to keeping the spirit of Christmas alive for new generations 
. Either way, I'm all in for this festive season! 
omg i love how NORAD still pulls off this crazy thing every year 
its like they have some magic powers or something! i mean who else can make kids sit still for 5 minutes and track a jolly old dude on a sleigh 
seriously though, the fact that they have to warn people it's gonna be busy is kinda funny lol "thousands of visitors per minute" sounds like a new world record 
and get updates in real time 
. its so cool that they're releasing a new guide with fun facts and games to get them hyped 
. i wish i was 5 again just for this magic moment 
i was so down for this year's santa tracker thingy! NORAD's been doin it for ages now and it still brings so much joy 2 kids (and let's be real, adults too lol). love how they're still goin strong w/ the website & mobile app. gotta say, my kiddo was SO stoked this year when it went live 
. I mean, who needs to track Santa's location in real-time? It's not like he's actually delivering presents or anything 
. And what's with the constant updates and notifications? Can't we just have a quiet evening at home without the sound of "Merry Christmas" blaring in our ears every 5 seconds? 
anyway cant wait to see what kind of fun facts and games are in the new santa tracking guide this year 
. It was always such a special moment, you know? He'd be so excited seeing that big red dot moving across the map, thinking it was really Santa 
. It's just one of those classic holiday moments that never gets old 
). I mean, who doesn't love the idea of tracking Santa's journey around the world using satellite imagery? 
The fact that it's now live on website and mobile app, with tons of fun facts, games, and activities to keep little ones entertained, is just icing on the cake 
. I've already seen my friends' kids going wild on social media, and it's only November 29th! Can't wait to see how many visitors the tracker gets this year 
! I'm so stoked NORAD's Santa tracker is back on! Kids are gonna have the best time ever tracking Santa's journey around the world 
. It's such a magical part of the holiday season, and it's awesome that NORAD keeps this tradition alive for kids everywhere. Can't wait to see all the happy faces when the tracker goes live 
I'm so hyped that NORAD's Santa tracker is back!! 
Every year I get my little niece excited with the tracker & it never gets old 
. Captain Kelly McCarty said it's an annual tradition that brings joy to kids everywhere & imo that's the best part! 
I'm already planning a fun night in with popcorn, hot cocoa, and NORAD tracker open 
. Can't wait for the guide release too! 