Here’s a shot of a recent, large Santa Rampage in New York City’s Central Park.

Santa Rampages (also known as Red Menaces, SantaCons or Santa Conferences) are exuberant expressions of the holiday spirit. Folks wearing rented or purchased Santa suits simply gather to spread good cheer, sing and have fun. Wikipedia calls the gatherings “bawdy” and “harmless.” Often, some attempt is made to raise money for charity. Read more about the history of SantaCons here.

Photo by Mike Buckland