Gillette Stadium wasn't lacking for Santa Clauses as the Patriots and Bills met on Christmas Eve. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The holiday has some, like Silvana Calabria of Hull, alight with anticipation. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

And others, like Bill Holmes of Mashpee, mixed love of Santa with love of Patriots. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

It's the beginning of winter as well as the Christmas season, and this snowman is ready for the game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

And yet there were fans, like Kyle Medas of Taunton, who stuck to their normal pregame routine. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

A long way from home: Sergio Parra of Mexico City arrives at Gillette for the game. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

And for some, like this police officer on a bicycle, it was just another workday. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)