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6 Ways to Track Santa on Christmas Eve

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:30:10 PST

The big day is upon us - Christmas Eve is tomorrow, and if you've got little ones in your house, they're surely getting pumped for jolly ol' St. Nick to make his rounds. Although your kids (or nieces, nephews, cousins) can't meet Santa face to face, you can keep the magic alive by tracking the big guy all night with some help from Google.

Online - Norad is tracking Santa on Google Earth in 3D! Keep track of his whereabouts starting tomorrow and throughout Christmas Day.
On the Phone - Dial Norad's official Santa tracking hotline (1-877-Hi-NORAD) to get updates from phone operators on flight preparations and location.
Via email - Shoot an email over to Norad's Santa inbox (noradtrackssanta@gmail.com) to get a message back with his current location.
On Twitter - Follow the NoradSanta Twitter feed for live updates on Kris Kringle's whereabouts.
On Facebook - Check out videos from around the globe and get up to the minute info on Santa's sleigh on the official Facebook page.
Get a Call - Excite your little ones with a call from Santa, or let them leave the jolly man a message on his own Google Voice number.

5 Ways For Tots to Interact With Santa Without Going to the Mall

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:58:08 PST

A trip to the mall for a visit with Santa is an annual tradition for many families, but it isn't always greeted with enthusiasm by tots. The idea of sitting on a stranger's lap and telling him what's on the wish list just doesn't sit well with many kids. With the wonders of technology, that mall visit is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Through Skype, iPhone apps, and YouTube, parents can keep the magic of Santa alive for just a bit longer.

Keep reading to see how your tykes can interact with St. Nick without ever leaving their home.

Hurry Down the Chimney! Huggies Introduces Santa-Inspired Diapers

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:45:21 PDT

Santa baby will take on a whole new meaning this year! A year after giving the traditional nappy a much-needed update, Huggies is at it again with a holiday-themed diaper that will take toddlers right through the holiday season. Like the jean and camouflage versions before them, Huggies Little Movers Santa Diapers ($12.30 for 29) feature Jolly Old St. Nicholas's red pants and black belt printed on the diaper company's traditional design. Better turn up the heat before slipping these on your lil one though - unlike the denim design that unveiled in the middle of the Summer, these nappies are hitting stores just in time for the coldest months of the year, so tots might not be strutting around in them as readily as the others.

What do you think of the new design? Will it be part of your lil one's holiday outfits?

'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Santa Claus Surfs

FitSugar — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 03:30:26 PST

Santa Claus is ~~coming to town~~ going to town with some outdoor fitness fun! Seems like St. Nick is working off his bowl full of jelly beans. Why ride a sleigh when you can power a bike (add a light, and you don't even need Rudolf)? Jolly old Santa is working out around the holidays; are you? Tell us what exercises you do around Christmas, or tell us why you don't.

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Did Santa Meet, Surpass or Fall Short of Expectations?

babysugar — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:00:16 PST

The wrapping paper is all crumbled up, and the milk and cookies are long gone. Now that Saint Nick has come and gone, we want to know how the old man did this year.

When we inquired about holiday budgets, some parents planned on a thrifty $50 limit per child while others expected to spend $1,500 or more. While many moms and dads would agree that the holidays are more about spending time together as a family, the gift-giving often takes over and makes a hero out of Santa Claus or whomever the generous person may be. Do tell, how did Santa do on the gift sweep this season?

Track Santa's Sleigh With Google Earth

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:55 PST

Technology makes everything easier and more accessible, right? Well, Santa's travels tonight are no exception. Google Earth and Norad (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) are providing the definitive tracking system. Want to look out for the big guy? It's easy!

All you need is to download Google Earth if you haven't already, and then go to Norad's Santa page. Click the red button to download the Santa tracking file (available at 6 a.m. EST today), and track away!

If you'd rather head out and celebrate the holiday than sit in front of a computer tonight, you can also use Norad to track Santa on your cell phone!

Turn Those Letters to Santa Into Something Memorable

babysugar — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:30:18 PST

Young believers in Santa Claus know that writing a letter to the North Pole is a task worth completing when it comes to getting the gifts they want. Whether they are asking for a shiny new sled or a Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster, wee ones delight in making a lengthy list for the bearded one and his lil helpers. When the gig is up, it's entertaining to take a look back at the lists from years past. Instead of tossing them in the recycling bin, moms can store them in a secret place where they can be shared later in life. A bound book with the requested gifts may turn out to be the best gift of all! If mama's short on ideas, check out our awesome holiday gift guide!

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Creeped Out by Santa

GiggleSugar — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:30:00 PST

Making little kids sit on a strange old man's lap, particularly when he's wearing a lot of rouge and perhaps smells like cheap Scotch, seems like a bad life lesson to teach such delicate little ones. Check out a gallery of spooked-out children who want to have nothing to do with Santa.

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Santa's Gmail Inbox

GiggleSugar — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:00:00 PST

Like many of us, Santa Claus has a Gmail account, and, no surprise he gets spammed like the rest of us. Sort through his legitimate mail from Viagra offers, Nigerian scammers, and other usual spam suspects. Interested in who else is contacting Santa? Then just

Do Tell: When Did You Stop Believing in Santa?

DearSugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:30:00 PST

I remember the day well; when my little brother burst my Santa Claus bubble. He came home from school and while we were having a snack in the kitchen, he told me that his friend's older brother said that Santa wasn't real. I was devastated and bawled my eyes out.

I have a feeling most of you have a story similar to mine so do tell, when did you stop believing in Santa? And how did you find out that it wasn't actually him that ate the cookies and drank the milk by the tree?

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