Ho ho ho! Just a few more hours to wait, whether you’re team Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. After that, we’ll have to wait until next year. To keep the youngsters occupied while finishing up the last preparations (be it gifts or gourmet dishes) or even the last laps in the swimming pool (yes, that’s right…), here are some pointers.
How to Track the Man in Red?
The NORAD Tracks Santa program by NASA is considered the pioneer of this annual activity, starting with its website launched in 1997 or its hotline since 1955. It offers a way to follow Santa’s gift-delivering journey online, along with a Christmas countdown, games, music, and holiday films to keep the kids entertained. And of course, a telephone line where volunteers personally respond to calls from children (no AI here).
Another expert on the matter, Google allows you to follow Santa’s journey until midnight on December 24th, across the globe. Some countries have already unwrapped their gifts, while others are still rushing around stores to find theirs or doing last-minute shopping. Due to time differences, Australia and New Zealand have already had the pleasure of the first deliveries. Currently, he is still in Japan 🙂
You’ll find some fun animations and games on the website to pass the time. No traditional fireplace video (you can find one here), but there’s a kind of widget with a countdown of packages distributed, the remaining time, and the expected arrival time at his next destination. As usual, Google is offering a selection of photos from Santa’s current location this year.
How About Downloading a Handy App?
If not, other apps allow you to track the jolly old man in red (mainly to keep the little ones entertained until midnight): Track Santa, Santa Tracker – Track Santa, Santa Tracker and Status Check, Santa Everywhere! See Santa Claus For Real This Christmas with Santa-scope!! FREE