Bakeries make the most of Christmas

Huge crowd was witnessed at sweet shops, bakeries to place orders for customized cakes


APP December 26, 2023
A sign reading "No Bread" is displayed at a bakery in Caracas on February 25, 2016 as record shortages of basic goods, runaway inflation and an escalating economic crisis cripple businesses PHOTO: AFP

ISLAMABAD:

As the Christian community was celebrating their grand festival of Christmas on Sunday, the bakeries have designed and displayed a variety of 'cakes' decorated with images of Santa Clause, a Christmas tree, and other related themes to attract buyers with high demand.

A huge crowd was witnessed at the sweet shops and bakeries to place orders for the customized cakes and sweets, according to a report aired by a private news channel. "This Christmas season, people are mostly placing huge orders to send gifts as well to celebrate the occasion with zeal and enthusiasm," said a citizen.

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Various cakes, cupcakes, and other delights decorated with Santa, a Christmas tree, and other Christmas themes are the favourite choice of the people, especially children and we have displayed special designs which are highly appreciated by customers, said a baker.

A buyer commented there was no Christmas without cakeand sweets, "For me, Christmas celebrations are synonymous with cakes and sweets. "I am not only booking cakes for my family but also my friends and relatives, as this is our tradition to gift cakes and sweets while visiting each other on Christmas," he added. Different brands and eateries are offering good discounts for a variety of cakes on the occasion of Christmas to attract more customers, said another buyer.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 26th, 2023.

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