Then swimsuit-up and make for Santa Monica on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 4 for the annual Polar Bear Plunge. We'd say that the name of this upbeat event is a bit fanciful and that "no polar ...

The Polar Express train ride brings to life parts of the book and film (Credit: Alamy) This year marks the 20th anniversary of the animated film, The Polar Express, and the train arrives for the ...

But there’s one man leading the merriment on the Polar Express ... if I let my bear grow longer maybe he’ll go,” said Paulette, talking about taking his grandson to sit on Santa’s lap.

While other cities in the northern and eastern United States have major New Year’s endurance endeavors tied to surviving frigid waters, Santa Monica’s "Polar Bear Plunge" event is a tongue-in ...

Agent Garcia is an anthropomorphic polar bear who is part of a mercenary group at the North Pole known as E.L.F. (Enforcement, Logistics, and Fortification). When Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons ...

As the train departs the depot for the North Pole to pick up Santa, onboard chefs serve hot chocolate and cookies, while dancing and acting out a reading from The Polar Express book. Upon arrival ...