'Tis the season to be VERY jolly! Christmas comes early for office workers... at least they don't have work in the morning
- With just over a week until the big man arrives, festive work parties were in full swing across the country
- Thousands of office workers went out in Sydney to celebrate Christmas early on Friday evening
- As the night went on, some workers were pictured looking a little worse for wear
Christmas came early for office workers who had their holiday parties on Friday night - but at least they don't have work in the morning.
Hordes of men and women were pictured dressed up for a night on the town n Sydney, with some donning festive accessories for the events.
But as the night wore on, the celebrations appeared to take a toll on revellers who were pictured looking a little worse for wear.
A woman struggles with her shoes at the end of her Christmas party in central Sydney
A woman takes a seat on the footpath while her friend stands over her and talks to her
Christmas came early for office workers who had their holiday parties on Friday night - but at least they don't have work in the morning
But as the night wore on, the celebrations appeared to take a toll on revellers who were pictured looking a little worse for wear
New South Wales Police spoke to some of the revellers on Friday night
A man and a woman have a serious and stressful conversation on the street
Sore Santa: One woman wearing a floral frock and a Santa hat was spotted looking worse for wear outside a Sydney venue
The woman appeared to have a helping hand nearby as the end of work Christmas party took a turn for the worse
After indulging in some fast food these three people decided to sit on some steps and cuddle up
Two men remove their shirts as the Christmas partying spirit takes them outside to the street
One man appeared to be supported by a number of people as he looked worse for wear in a Sydney street
The night of celebrations seemed to end early for the man who was spotted wearing a navy blue shirt and jeans (pictured)
The man who was worse for wear in the streets was given some support as he was taken away during a big party nights
A pair of women dressed up for a night out on Friday chat as they sit on some steps during the warm evening in the city
Later in the evening, some were seen putting on an amorous display while others hydrated themselves on steps in the street
Two women and a man take a seat on some steps late into the night on Friday
A woman shows the effects of a night out celebrating the upcoming holiday season
Later in the evening, some were seen putting on an amorous display while others hydrated themselves on steps in the street.
Some workers embraced the festive season by donning reindeer antlers while enjoying celebratory drinks.
Others were spotted embracing the tropics by donning colourful leis and Hawaiian skirts and shirts.
As some revellers appeared to going for a Mexican taste with bright sombreros, one had other ideas and skated through the city dressed as Santa Claus.
With thousands embracing the Christmas spirit, they didn't let the wet weather dampen their mood as they partied the night away.
These two people were snapped in an embrace on Friday night following Christmas partying
Wearing vibrant coloured frocks, the women appeared to be getting into the festive season on Friday night (pictured)
A man and a woman share an intimate moment on Friday night
Thousands of people flocked to Sydney venues and got into the Christmas spirit with just over a week before the big day
With many bringing the Christmas cheer, they didn't let the wet weather dampen their mood as they partied the night away
Festive season: It's not a Christmas party without reindeer antlers on your head and a glass of bubbles in your hand
Some people brightened up the night as they were spotted donning colourful leis, Hawaiian shirt and even skirts over jeans
Many people jazzed up their outfits with the traditional red Santa hat or Christmas headbands amoung a plethora of bubbles
And it's lucky that they won't have to deal with work in the morning, unlike those whose work parties took place earlier in the week.
Research showed December 15 is the day where the most Australians call in sick for being hungover.
Fashion statement: One man got into celebration mode with a Australian flag floating ring, leopard print hat and huge glasses
New arrival: The man in red appeared to have ditched his beloved reindeer and made his way into Sydney on a skateboard
Party time: These men were spotted swapping the iconic Santa hats for a huge red sombrero as they partied the night away
Cheers: Thousands flooded Sydney on Friday night as it was one of the biggest nights of the year for end of year work parties
Party time: With just ten days until Santa Claus comes revellers were out in numbers celebrating in style with lots of smiles
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