Google is bringing Santa Claus to Singapore. Using animation, Santa Claus will be having a stopover in Singapore, in real-time on the NORAD website using GoogleMaps, and in 3D with GoogleEarth.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
This Christmas Eve, follow Santa’s journey around the world — and to Singapore — in real time on Google Maps and Google Earth
Singapore, Dec 2 — Whether you know him as Père Noël, Weihnachtsmann, Babbo Natale, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus, there’s a chance you’re anticipating a visit from the jolly old man this December 24. Although he goes by many different names, the magic he brings to the holidays is felt by children and adults celebrating Christmas all over the world.
Like most traditions, this one has evolved over time. Now, in addition to racing downstairs to their stockings, children can follow Santa online on his annual trip from the North Pole to their chimney. With NORADTracksSanta, children and families can watch Santa as he delivers presents all over the globe (with a little help from the North American Aerospace Defense Command). If you haven’t yet followed this tradition in your family, we’d like to invite you to join us this Christmas Eve.
The countdown to track Santa begins today. Visit www.noradsanta.org the entire month of December to play holidaygames and learn fun facts about NORAD and Santa. Set a reminder for 3:00pm on December 24 (or 2:00am EST, December 24) to start tracking Santa’s journey around the world — with an animated stopover in Singapore — in real-time on the website using GoogleMaps, and in 3D with GoogleEarth. If your phone is handy on Christmas Eve, you can also search for [santa] on GoogleMapsformobile to track his journey on the go.
Wherever you are, we look forward to counting down to the holidays with you at www.noradsanta.org. Be sure to finish all your holiday shopping in time so you can join us for the main event on December 24.
In the meantime, to get into the Santa tracking spirit, follow NORAD Tracks Santa on Google+ and enjoy a few highlights from last year’s journey.
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