ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) launched its official Santa tracker on Christmas Eve as Santa Claus made his annual journey from the North Pole to deliver presents to children around the world. The tracking service allows families to follow Santa’s route as he spreads joy.

Mike Comberiate, 77, has done handstands everywhere from the North to South poles. Cancer has slowed him down, but he’s determined to do more.

From skiing Santas in the US and Mass with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, to giant cuts of meat being thrown into crowds in London, Christmas celebrations around the world are in full swing. Worshippers in Ukraine, China and Pakistan gathered for Christmas Eve services at their local churches.

According to officials responsible for the megaproject, construction is underway along 119 miles in the Central Valley, with 86 of 92 structures in progress or finished, 70 miles of guideway completed, and 99 percent of required property secured.

The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day in the Southern Hemisphere has been marked around the world.

Watch live as Santa Claus begins his annual journey around the world, delivering presents ahead of Christmas Day.

The NBA and the YMCA have come together to collaborate on a year-long youth basketball and community-focused program.

Pope Leo has called for an end to conflicts around the world during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter's Square. He used his Urbi et Orbi address, which is traditionally delivered by the pontiff on Christmas Day to worshippers gathered in Vatican City,