How can I track Santa on Christmas Eve?
NORAD or Google's Santa TrackerGo to noradsanta.org on December 24, or call NORAD at 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723), where in recent years the lines have opened at 6 a.m. Eastern. Google's Santa Tracker at santatracker.google.com follows the same sleigh on the same night. NORAD posts each year's details on its own site closer to Christmas, so check there for 2026.
Santa and the kids
What do I say when my child asks about Santa? 
How does Elf on the Shelf work? 
How do I get a letter from Santa? 
How many reindeer does Santa have? - Why does NORAD track Santa?
- In 1955 a child dialed a military number by mistake, thanks to a newspaper ad misprint, and the colonel on duty played along. NORAD took over the job in 1958.
See the whole Christmas Checklist
Last checked Monday, November 9, from NORAD.
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