When Will Santa Arrive In Maryland? Check These Trackers On Christmas Eve To Find Out

MARYLAND — Children around the world dream of seeing St. Nick slide down their chimney. A pair of Santa Claus trackers will reveal when the top elf is slated to arrive in Maryland on Christmas Eve.

It’s a tried-and-true way to bring an extra spark of joy to kids this holiday season. It’s also a good incentive to get the kiddos tucked in by convincing them that Rudolph’s red nose is heading toward your house and that Santa is, in fact, on his way.

One way to track Kris Kringle is through the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD. This U.S. military command charged with protecting the nation’s airspace also tracks Santa’s trajectory. NORAD additionally counts how many gifts St. Nick has already delivered to children who went to bed on time.

Kids can similarly keep their eye on Santa’s path using the Google Santa Tracker.

Another way to keep your littles amused is to compare the differences between the two websites, which will start showing the big man's location on Friday, Dec. 24. You can find the trackers below:

• Google Santa Tracker
• NORAD Tracks Santa

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