Waiting for Christmas or the season of Advent can feel a lot like watching the iconic cue-card scene from Love Actually; slowly soaking in the excitement of Andrew Lincoln holding up one card at a time with flattering messages for Keira Knightley, who's waiting by the door.

The festival is often associated with an evergreen conifer or snow but the joy of it can be recreated in umpteen ways. And as we head into December, a bakery in the city has conceptualised a unique initiative that not only reflects this feeling of community, but also builds on the festive excitement.