More than 200 people took part in a Venice Christmas tradition on Sunday - dressed up as Santa Claus, they rowed along the Grand Canal on the famous gondolas./VCG Photo

The regatta has been held annually in the run up to Christmas for eight years now. /VCG Photo

Apart from the “rowing group,” there was also a recreational run race on land. Crowds of people wearing Santa Claus costumes were seen running through the city’s alleys and squares. /VCG Photo