Last year, hundreds of jolly St. Nicks gathered in Cal Anderson Park as Santarchy 2009 started on Capitol Hill. This year, you might think we’re spared the egg nogg-y fun — Santacon 2010 starts in Fremont this Saturday — but you pretty much have to expect the crowd will make it to the streets of Pike/Pine before the night is over. We’ll be around to find out who’s naughty and who’s nice.

Meanwhile, we’re expecting this guy to make a killing — from the CHS Classifieds, you can buy an Anti-Claus hat featuring “black velveteen, white trim, an extra long point, and bling-ed up with a small skull medallion.” 20 bucks. Ho ho ho.