A bustling crowd of modern-day spectators, each holding their illuminated smartphones, captures the scene as ancient gladiators clash in the center of the Roman Coliseum. The arena, adorned with intricate holiday decorations blending Roman grandeur with steampunk elements, glows under an array of festive lights. The hyper-realistic scene highlights the contrast between ancient tradition and futuristic technology, with the spectators' faces bathed in the glow of their screens. Snowflakes gently fall, adding a whimsical touch to the electric atmosphere of this xmaspunk-infused Roman Empire spectacle.