Perzy II created three new models of Christmas-themed snow globes: a snowman, Santa Claus, and a Christmas tree. In 1955, he took them to the international toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany.

Stay tuned for updates as we follow Santa’s magical route across the globe. Santa Claus and his reindeer are set to begin their journey in less than half an hour at the International Date Line.

Now in its 69th year, the holiday tradition lets children watch or call in to get updates on Santa Claus as he makes his way around the globe. It's finally here: the time to track Santa on his ...