Santa Claus is making his annual Christmas Eve journey from the North Pole to households around the world. In keeping with decades of tradition, the North American Aerospace Command, or NORAD, is once again tracking him as he delivers gifts to children,

Kris Kringle fans can track Santa's annual flight on the official website, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and the NORAD Tracks Santa Claus mobile app. Kids (and childlike adults) can also phone a volunteer-manned hotline number to reach the NORAD Tracks Santa Operation Center on Dec. 24: 877-HI-NORAD (877-446-6723).

It's Christmas Eve 2024, and so if you're trying to find out where Santa Claus is in the world, NORAD -- that's the North American Aerospace Defense Command -- is here as usual to help you out. NORAD