Although the big day itself is glorious, there's something even more thrilling about Christmas Eve and the anticipation of what's to come. As well as diving into a Christmas Eve box and leaving out a mince pie, milk and carrot for Father Christmas and trusty Rudolph, it's now possible to follow the big man and his sleigh full of presents, thanks to the invention of Santa tracker apps.
If you're not already familiar, a Santa tracker app allows you and your little one to watch Father Christmas fly across the world and make his way to your home with those much-longed-for presents, adding a whole new layer to the excitement of Christmas.
We've also found that these nifty apps help encourage children to finally make their way to bed, ready for Christmas morning.
Although there are not loads of options, there are a few different ways of tracking Santa's route, so we've pulled together the best Santa tracker apps to delight your youngster on the 24th.
Google Santa tracker
While it's not technically an app, you can still access this webpage from Google via your phone or tablet. As well as tracking Santa, there are lots of fun games such as Present Bounce and Snowball Storm for little ones to play on the run-up to the day itself.
The Santa tracker will provide the big man's precise location and how many presents he has delivered.
NORAD Santa Tracker
Available on a website as well as both the Apple Store and Google Play Store, NORAD (aka North American Aerospace Defence Command) use their satellites to help track Father Christmas.
One of the most popular Santa tracker apps out there, NORAD has been going for over 65 years now. Once it's been downloaded, the app will provide a precise GPS location and show you where Father Christmas is.
As well as the tracker, you can watch videos, listen to Christmas music and play games in 'The Arcade', with a new one released every day.
Santa Tracker - Track Santa
This free and simple Santa tracking app is available on both the App Store and Google Play and can be downloaded on phones and tablets. You can create a profile for your child and enjoy features such as Where is Santa Claus right now?, What is Santa doing right now? and Find my House.