The Grinch steals a hat from a child on Dec. 2, 2025, at the Four Winds Family Readiness Center on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Marines and their families were taking part in the Holiday Express, an event which included meeting Santa Claus, writing letters to the North Pole and touring the base to look at Christmas displays designed by the base’s battalions. Cpl. Jacob Richardson/USMC

Parris Island 2025 Holiday Express

December 10, 2025

Military

Santa Claus talks to children on Dec. 2, 2025, at the Four Winds Family Readiness Center on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Marines and their families were taking part in the Holiday Express, an event which included meeting Santa Claus, writing letters to the North Pole and touring the base to look at Christmas displays designed by the base’s battalions. Cpl. Jacob Richardson/USMC

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