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)
