Add a special touch to your Christmas dining table with these carefully selected luxury Christmas crackers
Pulling Christmas crackers are one of the many Christmas traditions that we all look forward to on December 25th. They also make your festive dining table look extra special by featuring as part of your Christmas tablescape.
Whether youre searching for crackers with beautiful gifts inside or prefer something with a personal touch, our round-up of the best luxury Christmas crackers has something for everyone!
Christmas cheer crackers, set of 6
- Buy now from Fortnum & Mason (£150)
If you enjoy a festive tipple at Christmas, these Fortnum & Mason crackers are for you. Each of these blue and gold crackers contain a bottle of one of Fortnums spirits alongside a cocktail recipe carefully curated by their mixologists.
Whats inside:
- Chocolate & Chestnut Liqueur
- English Framboise Liqueur
- London Dry Gi
- Ling Heather Honey Gin
- London White Rum
- Sloe Gin
Christmas teatime crackers, set of 6
- Buy now from Fortnum & Mason (£30)
No tea-lover will be able to resist these luxury Christmas crackers from Fortnum & Mason. Each cracker holds one of Fortnums famous teas including teabags and loose leaf, alongside a paper hat and a classic cracker joke.
And its not just the contents that serve up luxury. These teatime crackers are decorated with gilded gold and Eau de Nil – the perfect addition to any Christmas table.
Whats inside:
- Breakfast Blend Pocket Tin, 5 Silky Tea Bags
- Earl Grey Pocket Tin, 5 Silky Tea Bag
- Assam Superb Loose Leaf Tin & Ceylon OP Loose Leaf Tin
- Black Tea with Apple Loose Leaf Tin & Black Tea with Strawberry Loose Leaf Tin
- Green Jasmine Loose Leaf Tin & Green Elderflower Loose Leaf Tin
- Breakfast Blend Loose Leaf Tin & Royal Blend Loose Leaf Tin
What’s inside a Christmas cracker? Let’s see!
FAQ
What is inside the Christmas crackers?
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What was in the original Christmas cracker?
What is a Christmas Cracker?
The Christmas cracker is a long-standing holiday tradition that began in England in the mid-19 th century. Over 175 years later, the cylindrical treats remain a popular party favor just about any time of year, but especially during the holiday season when revelers eagerly “pop” the paper opens to reveal treats and trinkets tucked inside.
What do Christmas crackers contain?
Christmas crackers traditionally contain a tissue crown (paper party hat), a motto (joke, riddle or trivia question) and a small gift item. The gift contents are usually fairly inexpensive and range from plastic toys and noisemakers to magic tricks and edible treats.
Are Christmas crackers a holiday tradition?
Though the Christmas cracker originated across the pond, this is one holiday tradition we’ve come to love stateside, too. From the decorative wrappings to the little treats inside, the excitement of popping open one of these festive snappers is a fun tradition that makes a whimsical addition to place settings and party favors this time of year.
Why are Christmas crackers so popular?
Although Christmas crackers are used primarily during the holiday season, in more recent times they have become increasingly popular as party favors used to celebrate other holidays and a variety of special events and festive occasion throughout the year. How are Christmas crackers used?