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When planning for Christmas in the UK, few households leave out the tradition of the Christmas cracker. A tube of cardboard wrapped in decorative paper, it’s designed to be pulled open by two people resulting in a bang that releases the gifts inside the tube. The jokes found inside the tube are also part of the tradition, most often they are older jokes that have been used since about the time Christmas crackers first became popular.

The party supplies that are typically found in a Christmas cracker would include items like jokes, snaps, small toys and paper hats that are either divided between the two pullers or given to the puller with the larger section of the tube. There are more expensive crackers available which hold deluxe gifts such as key chains. This and the loud pop they make as they open appeal especially to children who are usually the ones who open the Christmas cracker.

A simple enough party favor, the cracker has been a tradition in the UK since it was used to mark special events by the sons of bonbon baker Tom Smith. He invented them in the late 19th century to better market his bonbons which were the original favor inside. Baker is said to have invented them in the middle of a slump in candy sales after hearing the pop of wood in his fire. His sons made them popular by using them at events like the opening of new stores and businesses, marketing a much larger version toe the original tubes to families in the early 20th century. Today they are offered by several party supplies shops for most holidays and other momentous occasions in multiple countries in Europe.

In recent years the Christmas cracker has become one of the newer party supplies sought after in the Unites States as well. As a result many consumers go on the internet to seek out party supplies stores to get them in shipped overseas. Christmas crackers come in several colors and patterns to make them accessible for multiple tastes and interests. There are also kits available to make your own Christmas crackers at home adding to the fun of this party favor for adults and children alike. The fun and silly prizes found inside crackers are sure to add to the fun of any event they’re made a part of, which is part of why they continue to be popular today. One of several noise makers available for parties Christmas crackers add another element to the gift giving season that transcends time and culture.

There are also several other uses for crackers if you so choose. They can be stuffed with anything small enough to fit into the tube and so as a result they’ve also been sued for invitations, advertisements and promotional items. They can also be used to decorate the family Christmas tree, another item that can be used as a stocking stuffer and it can be a great way to great guests or visiting relatives at the door.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a Christmas cracker! Don’t forget to buy your stock of crackers and other party supplies well in advance so that you are not disappointed as stocks do tend to run out fast nearer Christmas.

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