Cakes are an integral part of Christmas celebrations and Kolkata is known for its traditional Christmas delicacies. This year amid high political drama and shifting loyalties ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal, Christmas cakes have got a 'party' colour. A woman in Kolkata has come out with Christmas cakes decorated with symbols of political parties. The colourful icing on the cakes have Trinamool Congress' Jora Ghas Phul or two grass blades and a flower, BJP's lotus, the CPM's sickle and hammer and the Congress' hand symbol.
Christmas cakes are perhaps sold in every corner shop in Kolkata during the Christmas and New Year festive season, which locals often call boro din (big day). The iconic Park Street, in the heart of the city, wears a festive look with lights and Christmas stars, and the rich aroma of Christmas goodies emerging from the kitchen chimneys of eateries dotting both side of the road. This year however amid the pandemic, celebrations are low-key.
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