As it does every year, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, tracked Santa on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve so children and families could see where he was.

When Saint Nick starts his journey on Dec. 24, families can track Santa's sleigh using the NORAD Santa tracker.

When does the NORAD Santa tracker go live? The NORAD Tracks Santa website went live Dec. 1 and features Santa's North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, holiday music and more.

NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids Each year, at least 100,000 kids worldwide call the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about ...

Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, from English to Japanese.

Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s location. Millions more follow online in nine languages, from English to Japanese.

Watch Santa's location in the live feed of the NORAD tracker above. Advertisement Each year, at least 100,000 kids call into the North American Aerospace Defense Command to inquire about Santa’s ...