Christmas-themed park to reopen in California after 18 years

(AP) — A once-beloved Christmas-themed amusement park that for decades drew Santa Claus fans to the alpine peaks of Southern California will reopen next month after an 18-year closure.

The new 153-acre park will feature a tunnel ride, restaurants, pub and an ice skating rink.

The village is seen as an economic boost to an area that has struggled since the 2008 recession.