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Is Santa Claus almost here? Find out when he's getting close on Christmas Eve with the Santa Tracker

The NORAD Santa Tracker will help you and your children follow St. Nick, his sleigh full of toys and his reindeer as they make their Christmas Eve journey.

The cookies and milk are ready to go, and the stockings are hung by the chimney with care.

The Christmas Eve preparations are done and now the wait for Santa is on.

While the anticipation can feel unbearable, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is again making it easier by letting you and your children follow St. Nick on his journey with the NORAD Tracks Santa program

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NORAD is the United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the mission of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning in the defense of North America.

They track Santa Claus every December 24.

Through satellite systems, high-powered radar, jet fighters and special Santa Cameras, NORAD Canadians and Americans track Santa Claus as he makes his journey around the world.

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The NTS website is available in 8 languages and offers family-friendly games, videos and information about Santa and NORAD. 

You can also head to the North Pole and meet up with Santa's helpers in the village. There you can play games, watch movies and more.

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