(NEXSTAR) — The stocking is carefully hung by the chimney and St. Nicholas will be there soon. Unlike Christmases of old, you no longer need to hear a crunching sound on the lawn to know Santa Claus has arrived. There’s a tracker for that.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is once again tracking Santa and his eight little reindeer as they travel around the world this Christmas.
The organization is a joint effort between the United States and Canada and is responsible for tracking everything that flies in and around both countries. The hunt for the man in red, which began by chance in 1955, remains one of the most beloved missions of all time.
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Santa left the North Pole as scheduled around 4 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and NORAD began tracking Santa’s movements around the world from that time.
For those who want to hear directly from the people tracking Santa, NORAD has staffed a call center of members who will tell them exactly where Santa is until Christmas morning. During these hours, you can reach NORAD at 1-877-HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723).
If you want more certainty about Santa’s arrival, Google also tracks Santa’s progress.
