Thread one cherry tomato onto each toothpick, pointed end up to create the "Santa hat."

Add a folded basil leaf next, positioning it like the white trim on Santa's hat.

Top with a mozzarella ball to create the white pom-pom of the hat.

Arrange skewers upright on a serving platter (you can use a piece of styrofoam covered with lettuce as a base if needed).

Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper just before serving.