General manager of Advanced Integrated Systems, Doug Halsall (right), chats with Frank Rosheuvel. - Photos by Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Christmas brings out the party animal in some people. Others like Doug Halsall need no invitation.

Always in a festive mode, Halsall threw one of his trademark get-togethers at his palatial Oakdale home in Norbrook. The CEO of Advanced Integrated Systems hosted the company's Christmas party last Friday.

Looking dapper as usual, Halsall was the ultimate host, greeting almost everyone personally and inviting all to the bar to 'knock back' a few.

The festive atmosphere was complemented by the red and white balloons bobbing like lifebuoys in the inviting pool. And the gazebo was transformed into a mini dance floor as the infectious beats took over.

Stacey Peart (left) and Gloria Halsall hanging out at the Christmas do.

President of the Jamaica Civil Service Association, Wayne Jones, taking in the happenings with Sonia Jackson, director general of STATIN.

Dwight Bromfield (left), with Esric Halsall (centre) and Michael Stern at the Advanced Integrated Systems Christmas party, held at Oakdale Road, Norbrook, last Friday.