Dehradun, Dec. 27 -- Christmas in India has traditionally had distinct identities based on local cultures with specific preferences in the manner of its celebration. Mostly these are rooted in language and engagement with past practices. However, it is in the dietary choices that it is best reflected - providing people a vast variety of cuisine that one would need a lifetime to savour if one were to launch a journey of discovery. Even the Christmas cakes and other baked delights that have been sourced from the West have their special local flavours.
Uttarakhand's British established towns too have their specific tradition of cakes and delights. The availability of local flavours, fruits and forest based ingredients have provided that extra...