Follow Santa’s journey through the lenses of Local Guides on Santa Tracker

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Caption: An exterior photo of a snowy wood chalet with Christmas trees decorated in white lights, sleighs filled with presents, and reindeer at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland. (Local Guide Mauro Scardoni)

In just a few hours, one jolly person will do a final check of the sleigh and embark on a grand tour around the world!

Once again, the North Pole village on Google Santa Tracker has been redecorated for the holidays, and playful elves await everyone for some fun. Young and old can learn to code while dancing, have a snowball fight, or get to know festive traditions around the globe. There are also goodnight stories, drawing games, and an “educational video” on how to penguin-proof your passwords! We wish we could use emojis like Santa. 🎄⭐❄️🔔

The main event comes on December 24, when you can track Santa and his reindeer as they deliver presents around the world. He’ll make his first stop down the chimney after 10 pm in far eastern Russia when it’s 5 am in New York and 11 am in Paris. 

And the best part? Every time Santa makes a stop, you can explore the area through the photos of Local Guides! Hundreds of images will be featured on Santa Tracker this year, and here is just a glimpse:

Caption: A photo of a decorated Christmas tree and giant baubles hanging in the air in Nouméa, New Caledonia. (Local Guide PJ L)

Caption: A photo of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan, covered in snow. (Local Guide マーシャル川島)

Caption: A photo of a square in Split, Croatia, decorated with Christmas trees and hanging garlands. (Local Guide Gojan Majkovic)

Caption: A photo of a Christmas market and a Ferris wheel decorated in colorful lights in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. (Local Guide James Groot)

Caption: A photo of low-rising houses and hills covered in snow in Nuuk, Greenland. (Local Guide Jakub Jacques)

Do you have fun holiday photos like these to share? Share them in the comments below. Happy Holidays!