India, Dec. 3 -- The series of cake-mixing events at various cafes, hotels, and restaurants has marked the beginning of pre-Christmas celebrations in the state capital. Bonding over the rituals and prepping for bakery delights, these events provide the perfect platform to kick-start New Year festivities and usher in the Yuletide spirit. The presence of in-house guests, prominent city folks, and influencers adds hype to these events. "This ceremony is more than just mixing ingredients-it's about blending cultures, communities, and memories," says the Taj Mahal hotel's sales manager Nitin Singh. Actor Anu Kapoor was the star in-house guest at Hotel Clarks Avadh, who took part in the ceremony. "Annu sir was gracious enough to join us on this special occasion. It's a star event where we bond with guests beyond religion and faith. It's one occasion everyone loves to participate in," says the hotel's general manager, Abhishek Mishra. For chefs, it's a perfect occasion to display their culinary skills to patrons. Fairfield by Marriott executive chef Ranjan Thakur says, "It is a great opportunity to mingle with in-house and invited guests and also serves as an excellent marketing tool. We chefs can present a window into the Christmas celebrations we have lined up. For the first time, we organised a mixing event at our hotel here. This mixture, once ready, will be on sale at the bakery and served at our Christmas brunch." During these ceremonies, organisers served mulled wines, salads, and exotic starters in a high-tea format....