Festive revellers stumbled out of bars and pubs dressed as Santa and his elves as Christmas party season swept the nation this weekend.
Celebrating the Yuletide with your colleagues, over a glass of cherry or two, is as traditional as roast turkey and the Queen’s speech for us Brits.
And as the big day approached, people pulled on their Christmas jumpers, found the silliest costumes they could find and headed out for a night on the town.
Smiling party-goers were spotted enjoying themselves in Newcastle and Birmingham on on Friday and Saturday, with many happy to pose for pictures as they painted the town a Christmas red.
After a long night of dancing to festive hits, many looked slightly worst for wear as they walked arm-in-arm with friends or tucked into a late night snack on their way home.
While others were happy to play-fight, take a bike ride or even celebrate the holiday season was a little peck or hug with a friend.
Two women dressed as Father Christmas and one of his helpers pose for a photos as they enjoy a night out in Newcastle
Left, a couple enjoy a festive kiss during a night out in Newcastle and right, a reveller dons a Christmas red outfit while party season sweeps the city
Two men donning Father Christmas hats enjoy a late-night bike ride in Newcastle city centre on Saturday
After a night of Christmas partying a woman takes a rest and tucks into a light-night snack in Newcastle city centre
One reveller raises his hand in the air as he celebrates the Christmas Party season with a roar at a friend in Newcastle
Another man, donning a rather impressive Santa and Rudolf out, waves as he poses for a picture in Newcastle
The Christmas period is always a busy time for the emergency services and here, police officers speak to some revellers in Newcastle city centre
Two friends, both sporting festive attire, mark Christmas party season with a play fight on the streets of Newcastle city centre
Nothing beats a good snack at the end of a night out and this man tucks into his food while donning a Santa Claus hat
Whatever the weather, lederhosen are a brave choice but with temperatures plunging to -3C, lets home this man bought a jacket with him
Police officers on patrol outside a fast good shop as revellers enjoy a late night snack in Birmingham this weekend
Three friends don Santa’s little elf outfits, complete with hats, as they enjoy a night out in Birmingham this weekend
One reveller celebrated the Christmas party season in style by pulling on a red festive suit as he enjoyed a night out in Birmingham this weekend
Three friends get into the Christmas spirit as they hit enjoy a night out in Newcastle city centre on Saturday
Two couples end the night with a hug or two as people mark Christmas party season in Newcastle this weekend
A group of friends brace the cold in Newcastle as they pull on their party outfits for a Christmas night out this weekend
The excitement appears to have got too much to handle for one revellers who takes a rest on a step in Newcastle