It's known as the most wonderful time of the year and here is why.

Councillor for the Gregory Park division, Camille Buchanan, is definitely having a good time with this man at the Christmas treat put on by the mayor of Portmore. - photos by Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer

Lorna Golding, wife of the prime minister, gets a double whammy, a beautiful orchid and a kiss from Shane Dalling, councillor for the Westchester division in Portmore, St Catherine, at a Christmas treat put on by the mayor of Portmore for its senior citizens at the Portmore Heart Academy last Tuesday.

To be with the ones you love ... A time to be with family ...

Left: Supermodel Nadine Willis is sandwiched by two very important men in her life. Her husband, Christopher Wilson (right), and CEO of Pulse International, Kingsley Cooper, during Pulse annual Christmas party held at Studio 38 on Trafalgar Road on Christmas Eve. Right: The Coopers (from left) Carolyn, Kingsley and Donnette at Pulse International Christmas Eve party. - Winston Sill/Freelance Photographer

Having a good time with friends ...

It's the season for giving ...

And the staple of the season, Santa Claus ... or almost

Rasta Santa, Mayor of Portmore Keith Hinds with Chike Wisdom (left) and Rophell Beacon who may have been naughty or nice.

It's a day off from work ...

But not for US President Barack Obama as he and First Lady Michelle enter to greet marines during Christmas dinner at Anderson Hall on Marine Corps Base in Kailua, Hawaii, on Christmas Day.