A Santa figurine welcomes customers of Workbench TrueValue Hardware with a jolly smile and an interactive QR code to share pictures with it.

Holiday specialties begin to fill the shelves at Gourmet Works, ranging from Santa mugs to gingerbread scented candles.

Gourmet Works, crafting handmade chocolates and gifts, begins setting out their seasonal specials to entice the holiday crowd.

As Christmas approaches, holiday decorations begin to appear in every shop and restaurant downtown.

A customer at Gourmet Works browses at the Christmas themed items displayed at the front of the shop.

From glittering lights to holiday bobbles, Naschmarkt is decked out in anticipation for the holiday season.

At businesses around Pleasanton like American Harvest, shops decorate their interiors with festive decorations for the holidays.

Shops are decked out in festive decorations and glittering lights, showcasing a holiday flair.