the icing on the cake
in the old days, and older female member of the family would take great pride in producing a traditional three-tier fruit cake, for the reception. nowaday, however, most irish couples visit thier local baker and order a cake which is decorated with irish themes such as swans or fairies. according to tradition, the couple save the top layer of the cake. they often store it in a tin and use it as the christening cake for their first baby.