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NORAD Santa Tracker 2011: Google Maps Helps Keep An Eye On Santa



From Huff Post Tech
The holidays are here at last. And you know what that means. No, not family, togetherness or even presents. It means it's time to track Santa as he makes his annual trek around the globe.
Google and the North American Aerospace Defense Command have teamed up once again to help you keep an eye on old Saint Nick from the time he takes off from the North Pole.
Starting at 2 a.m. EST on December 24, Google users who have installed the Google Earth plugin can watch 3D animations of Santa and his reindeer flying by landmarks like the Cathedral of Florence, the Taj Mahal, Big Ben and more.
Visit the official NORAD Santa Site to see where in the world you can find Santa at any moment on Christmas Eve. Click the "Santa cam" icons to see videos of Mr. Kringle piloting his sleigh above the world's cities.
You can also keep tabs on Santa's sleigh from your mobile device. Just open your Google Maps app and search "santa" for an up-to-the-minute display of Santa's delivery route…(full story)