NORAD’s tradition is one of the few modern additions to the centuries-old Santa story that have endured, according to Gerry Bowler, a Canadian historian who spoke to the AP in 2010.

In what's become its own wildly popular tradition, NORAD's Santa Tracker lets families watch Father Christmas in 3D as he transits the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

If you want to know when Santa is near your neck of the woods you can track him through the official NORAD Santa Tracker site and their official apps. NORAD Santa Tracker Website ...

You can keep up with NORAD’s tracker on their website here, or by checking their Twitter for updates here. You can also use Google’s Santa Tracker here.

In the 1960s, NORAD sent records to radio stations with updates on Santa’s path to play for their listeners. The 1970s brought with it Santa Tracker commercials.

Santa Claus is making his way around the world as he works to deliver Christmas gifts to children across the globe. Santa even visited the astronauts aboard the International Space Station.