eLanka

Sunday, 19 Oct 2025
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • Weekly Events and Advertisements
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Newsletter
  • eLanka Weddings
  • Property
  • eLanka Shop
  • Business Directory
eLankaeLanka
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • Weekly Events and Advertisements
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Home » Blog » Articles » Christmas cake: the traditional Sri Lankan treat uniting an island and its diaspora – by Joe Paiva
ArticlesJoe Paiva

Christmas cake: the traditional Sri Lankan treat uniting an island and its diaspora – by Joe Paiva

eLanka admin
Last updated: December 27, 2022 10:34 am
By
eLanka admin
ByeLanka admin
Follow:
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

Christmas cake: the traditional Sri Lankan treat uniting an island and its diaspora – by Joe Paiva

Christmas cake

This resonates very poignantly with me and I am sure all my cousin brothers of the same vintage.

I am a very proud PAIVA.

My grandfather, Jerominus Nazeraine Paiva of the famous XP Paiva and Sons of 77 Main Street, Pettah, Colombo.

More Read

Wesleyites Shine at Casino Royale Night - by Trevine Rodrigo
Wesleyites Shine at Casino Royale Night – by Trevine Rodrigo
Corrine Almeida Shines Bright at The Walawwa Finale – by Trevine Rodrigo
St. Anthony’s Katugastota OBA Dinner Dance – Melbourne – by Trevine Rodrigo

During the Xmas festive season, did a booming business. This in the mid 1950s.

Xmas Cake recepie

Cake ingredients ( imported from Spain, Portugal, Italy, France)

Xmas Cakes for sale ( Homemade)

The Bambalapitiya, Colpity, Wellewatte, Dehiwella, Thimbirikasaya, Kirillapone, Nugegoda folks ( mainly Burghurs ) flocked to Main St.

In Bambalapitiya, Renown Bakery ( within close proximity to the junction/ Police Station baked the many trays of raw cake mixture.

CTB public transport to Pettah, Main St, premier festive shopping precinct during December.

Toys, Xmas cards, decorations, music etc.

I can relate to 

Oryan Cumaraiah-Misso’s memory recall vividly.

Our parents were non the wiser, as to how much glazed cherries, dried fruits, pumpkin preserve etc disappeared while we given the task of grinding/ chopping them up.

Yes! That traditional ritual pre Christmas day, did

“Christmas cake: the traditional Sri Lankan treat uniting an island and its diaspora”

What the situation is now.

More Read

A Brief History of the Sri Lanka Malays. - Noor Rahim 
A Brief History of the Sri Lanka Malays. – Noor Rahim 
Concerns regarding the occurrence of foamy urine, its  causes, and Remedies. – Dr. Harold Gunatillake
Practical AI for Small Businesses: 12 Workflows That Save Hours Every Week – By Bhanuka – eLanka

I wonder.

Joe

TAGGED:Cake ingredientsChristmas cakeXmas Cake recepieXmas Cakes for sale
Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article glass full of beer. Pint of Beer – by Joe Paiva
Next Article Can Year 2023 Be Better in Anyway? - By N.S.Venkataraman Can Year 2023 Be Better in Anyway? – By N.S.Venkataraman
FacebookLike
YoutubeSubscribe
LinkedInFollow
Most Read
10 Pictures With Fascinating Stories Behind Them!

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly

Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment

A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch

Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim

eLanka Weddings

eLanka Marriage Proposals

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News- By Noel Whittaker

EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera

K.K.S. Cement Factory

Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party

Sri Lanka's women's cricket squad in Melbourne

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne

- Advertisement -
Ad image
Related News
Pomegranates
Articles Malsha Madhuhansi

The Power of Pomegranates: Nature’s Ruby of Health and Vitality – By Malsha – eLanka

SUNDAY CHOICE
Articles Charles Schokman

SUNDAY CHOICE – His Name is Jesus – By Charles Schokman

Ceylon Breadfruit Tree
Articles Nadeeka Kumari

The Ceylon Breadfruit Tree: An Endemic Sri Lankan Treasure – By Nadeeka – eLanka

australia and sri lanka
Articles Trevine Rodrigo

Alyssa Healy’s brilliance steers Australia toward another World Cup triumph; Sri Lanka’s hopes fade amid rain and inconsistency – By Trevine Rodrigo, eLanka Sports Editor (Melbourne).

The Brad & Kiara Show
Articles The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney

The Brad & Kiara Show

  • Quick Links:
  • Articles
  • DESMOND KELLY
  • Dr Harold Gunatillake
  • English Videos
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sinhala Videos
  • eLanka Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Tamil Videos
  • Dr. Harold Gunatillake
  • Sunil Thenabadu
  • Sinhala Movies
  • Trevine Rodrigo
  • Michael Roberts
  • Tamil Movies

eLanka

Your Trusted Source for News & Community Stories: Stay connected with reliable updates, inspiring features, and breaking news. From politics and technology to culture, lifestyle, and events, eLanka brings you stories that matter — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected 24/7.
Kerrie road, Oatlands , NSW 2117 , Australia.
Email : info@eLanka.com.au / rasangivjes@gmail.com.
WhatsApp : +61402905275 / +94775882546

(c) 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.