Those images return as Santarchy weekend is about to fall upon Madison. Last year Dane101 took part, interviewing one of the (at least) two Santarchy (or SantaCon) groups that run amuck each year in MadCity (results of the rampage can be found here). As with every year the Santa forces will collide at the Pub on State Street – but there are plenty of opportunities to take part prior to the eventual Santapubplosion. One group will be starting at a undisclosed location dubbed the North Pole around 4 p.m. on Saturday. They will be using the opportunity to lube up their “Ho” pipes with plenty of nog as they prepare to bring their unique brand of red, green, and white joy to the masses. From there the Santas will utilize public transportation (reindeer fuel prices are outrageous this year) descend on Mickey's Tavern on Willy Street at 6 p.m. for pool, pinball, and more libation.

Then the caroling will begin as the gang of Santas march down Willy Street. From there they will be hitting the Come Back/Essen Haus (where Santa may actually drink from his boot!), and eventually making it up to State Street for more caroling and the eventual Santacophony at the Pub. Everyone is welcome to join up at anytime – just be sure to put on your best Santa outfit (last year I was Super Santa – not Dungeon Master Santa as one person so kindly suggested).

Finally, to get you into the Christmas spirit, Dane101 presents Lobo's Paramilitary Christmas Special, yet another eventual Christmas classic. Courtesy of the amazing folks at RubyFilmz.