President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."

The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been tracking the location of Santa Claus for children since 1955.

For those looking to keep tabs on the big man, here's what to know about the NORAD and Google Santa trackers for 2025.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)'s Santa tracker is now live. It tracks the Jolly One's whereabouts as he crosses the globe delivering presents. NORAD Tracks Santa has been an annual Christmas tradition since 1955, when it first launched as a hotline for children to call and get updates on its status.

Track Santa’s 2025 journey in real time using Google and NORAD’s interactive Santa trackers, with maps, arrival times, and holiday activities.

Since then, NORAD has upgraded its Santa-tracking technology by installing Santa cams in space to monitor the jolly old elf, the agency says. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house," a senior NORAD official said in a news release.

Mariah Carey revealed that she and her 14-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, whom she shares with Nick Cannon, celebrated Christmas Eve with a visit from Santa Claus and others from the North Pole.

While you are sleeping, Santa Claus is getting ready for his busiest night of the year. Here's a look how he starts his night before the long journey ahead.

Dense Fog Advisory for Santa & Rudolph's Christmas Eve travels (FULL WEATHER 5PM/12.24.2025) The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been tracking the location of Santa Claus for children since 1955. It's common for presidents to give federal workers the day off on Christmas Eve, depending on where it falls on the calendar.