Where’s Santa? Track him online with NORAD

Posted Dec 23, 2016 07:10:57 AM.

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Santa will soon be on the move!

For a 61st year, NORAD, the North American Air Defense System, is using its super-sophisticated technology to track Santa’s progress around the world.

According to officials, this year the website will feature Santa’s North Pole Village, a holiday countdown, games activities and it will be available in eight different languages.

The website has been made available in app form on Windows, Apple and Google Play. Parents can also find it on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Google+.

You can click here to follow the big guy’s progress as he delivers toys to children around the world.

Kids can also phone in Christmas Eve and talk with them about Santa’s location. The toll free number is 1-877-HI-NORAD.

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