Christmas Cakes In Kolkata With Icing Of Party Symbols

India: Cakes are an integral part of Christmas celebrations and Kolkata is known for its traditional Xmas 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 Xmas cakes decorated with symbols of political parties. The colourful icing on the cakes have Trinamool Congress “twin flowers in grass”, BJP’s lotus, the CPM’s sickle and hammer and Congress’ hand symbol.

Xmas 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 Xmas goodies emerging from the kitchen chimneys of eateries dotting both side of the road. This year however amid the pandemic, celebrations are low-key in the city of joy.