There’s nothing like seeing 8,000 Santas at San Francisco's Union Square at the SantaCon - an event where people get dressed in Santa Claus costumes and go on parade. /Chinanews Photo

The event is open to everyone but participants must wear a full Santa suit and bring a new, unwrapped toy that can be donated to the Toys for Tots scheme set up by the United States Marine Corps (USMC).

A man wearing a hat with Christmas decorations. /Chinanews Photo