IN PHOTOS | From reindeer spectacles to Santa costumes, Kochi's markets gear up for Christmas

The markets in Kerala's Kochi are flooded with stars, Christmas trees, cribs, and wreaths. Just in time for the holiday!

The markets in Kerala's Kochi are flooded with stars, Christmas trees, cribs, and wreaths. Just in time for the holiday! (Photo | T P Sooraj, EPS) 

In Kochi, Broadway market and the Ernakulam market are witnessing a steady footfall of Christmas-time customers. (Photo | T P Sooraj, EPS)

From traditional Christmas decorations with trees and tinsel to some eco-friendly ones in jute and cloth, over 30 shops selling various types of decorations have been set up at Broadway. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

Small-scale vendors, too, have set up stalls in Kochi, with all kinds of decorative wares. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

Optic-fibre trees are the latest rage this Christmas. One need not worry about stringing trees with fancy lights anymore! Optic-fibre trees are being sold in heights ranging from 36 inches to even 14ft. Prices are between Rs 500 to Rs 7,000 per piece. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

Star-shaped paper lanterns, too, are filling up the city markets. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

As the city is bouncing back from the pandemic gloom, brisk sales are being expected this season. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

From LED stars to fancy string lights, all sorts of illumination decor are available. Neon lights have also hit the market, at a starting price of rupees 120. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

Attracting young customers, Santa Claus merchandise, teddy bears, and Rudolph spectacles can be spotted at several shops on Broadway. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

One of the shops, Ultima Collections, has been running an exclusive unit selling Santa costumes and paraphernalia for the past 11 years. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

Kerala Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce president K M Mohammed Sageer says festive business trends have been positive since Onam. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

As families get into the Christmas spirit, a toddler is dressed up in a Santa Claus costume at Broadway in Kochi. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)