Santa Tracker 2021: When St. Nick Arrives In Sudbury

SUDBURY, MA — As the coronavirus omicron variant spreads in Massachusetts and across the United States, many families are taking a step back and re-evaluating this year’s Christmas plans.

While some may opt to forgo the large family dinner or gathering, there’s at least one tradition that remains untouched by the coronavirus pandemic — seeing whether Santa Claus is en route to Sudbury with a sleigh full of Christmas gifts.

Pandemic aside, watching Santa make his annual trek around the world is a tried-and-true way to bring an extra spark of cheer to kids this holiday season. If you’re a parent, it’s also a good incentive to get the kids tucked into bed so you can finish prepping for Santa’s arrival.

So how do you tell when Santa has trained Rudolph’s red nose on your house and is, in fact, on his way?

One way to track Santa is through the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, which keeps count of the number of gifts children who went to bed on time have received.

The U.S. military command charged with protecting the nation’s airspace also tracks Santa’s trajectory. Kids can also keep their eye on Santa’s path using the Google Santa Tracker.

Another way to keep your little ones amused is to compare the differences between the two trackers. You can find them below:

• Google Santa Tracker
• NORAD Tracks Santa