Track Santa Claus As He Winds Around The World

In some parts of the world, it's all a good night for the boys and girls awaiting Christmas morning to see what Santa Claus has brought them. While it's cold and sunny in Texas on Sunday morning, it's nighttime in other parts of the earth where Santa and his reindeer have begun the worldwide journey of spreading joy and cheer.

Patch has put together a pair of tracking tools to see where Santa Claus has been spotted during his journey.

First is North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), which has been tracking Santa and his reindeer every year since 1955. It shows Santa's last major stop and the duration for his next stop.

And of course it wouldn't be internet tracking of Santa without Google Maps providing pinpoint precision of Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Kris Kringle himself.

So to all the Texas boys and girls and all kids around the world, we hope you were good this year. Be sure to leave a snack for Santa because, as you can see, it's a long and tiresome trip around the world with cold weather and billions of toys.

Good night to all, and to all a good night. Merry Christmas!

Image: A Santa student learns how to ride in a sleigh with fake reindeer during the Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School workshop on October 16, 2008 in Midland, Michigan. The legend of Santa Claus has endured many centuries. The Charles W. Howard Santa Claus School is becoming legendary as it is in it's 71st year of classes. Student Santas gather from around the world to share their common love of Christmas and the magical spirit of Santa Claus. They share their stories, learn common traditions, and values that started at this school from the beginning. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)