Mumbai, Nov. 18 -- An afternoon of joy, high tea, and seaside celebrations marks the beginning of the holiday season.

The poolside at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach once again transforms into a hub of pre-Christmas revelry as the hotel hosts its much-anticipated annual cake-mixing ceremony. The event brings together guests and culinary enthusiasts for an afternoon of merriment, marking the onset of the festive season, followed by the Tree Lighting Ceremony and New Year's Eve.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the seaside, the celebration captures the true essence of the season at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach's renowned F&B outlets - The Square, Gadda Da Vida, Sampan, Bageecha, and Peche Mignon. Guests and the hotel's culinary team come togethe...