21 Luxury Christmas Crackers We Love This Year
Take the tradition from the UK and make it yours this year.
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As the holidays season closes in, you're likely starting to plan your gift exchanges and gatherings with loved ones—the meals and drinks you'll serve, the music you'll play, and of course the decor and party favors you'll put out. Might we suggest borrowing the U.K. tradition of Christmas crackers and making it your own? For the uninitiated, the festive poppers open with a bang to reveal little trinkets and jokes inside. And not only are they beautifully wrapped for different themes, but they also include activities that can spark conversation and laughter around the table.
We found an assortment of luxury Christmas crackers, some filled with the classic treats, and others that include booze, fancy trinkets, and even beauty products. You'd be remiss to skip out on the fun, corny-but-cute Victorian-era tradition this season, so read on for our favorite picks.
Terrain Evergreen Tree Crackers, Set of 6
What's inside?
Each of these frilly, festive firs contains an (actually funny) joke, party hat, and a glittery brooch to adorn all of your cold-weather blazers, trenches, and sweater dresses.
Anthropologie Enchanted Party Crackers Set
What's inside?
These elegant and slightly boho party favors from Anthropologie are stuffed with classic jokes, paper crowns (which are much more regal than the typical party hat, if we do say so ourselves), and a fun surprise, which might be a finger trap, kazoo, or wax bracelet.
Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker Trio Set
What's inside?
Here's a truly luxe treat from the London-based fragrance experts at Jo Malone. Each large Christmas cracker features a trio of the brand's best-selling, miniature self-care items: Wood Sage & Sea Salt cologne, English Pear & Freesia body wash, and Lime Basil & Mandarin hand cream. It makes an excellent white elephant gift if you're searching for one.
What's inside?
Another option filled with longer-lasting treats, Bamford's night sky-inspired crackers are packed with five eco-conscious, travel-friendly body washes in scents like rose, jasmine, geranium, and citrus.
Robin Reed Twinkle Star Crackers, Set of 6
What's inside?
Robin Reed's glittery Christmas crackers are adorned with silver foil and add a touch of elegance to any tablescape or holiday party. Inside you'll find a paper crown, British riddle, and a practical surprise, like a deck of playing cards, mini cheese grater (hey, you never know when you might need one), silver mirror, flask, and more.
Robin Reed Classic Music Score Christmas Crackers, Set of 8
Robin Reed Classic Music Score Christmas Crackers, Set of 8
What's inside?
For the musically inclined, opt for Robin Reed's festive sheet music crackers. Once everyone at your table snaps theirs open, they can use the included pitched handbells and sheet music to create a miniature holiday orchestra. There's a mini baton for the conductor too, of course.
Neuhaus Large Holiday Cracker Box, 12 Pieces
What's inside?
Neuhaus's delectable option is filled with the essentials: Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Need we say more?
Caspari Nutcracker Christmas Cone Crackers, Set of 6
What's inside?
These aren't your typical nutcracker. Caspari's intricate cone crackers open with a bang to reveal a foil party crown, joke or riddle, and a surprise trinket.
Caspari Ribbon Stripe Wreath Christmas Crackers, Set of 6
Caspari Ribbon Stripe Wreath Christmas Crackers, Set of 6
What's inside?
Another holiday pick from Caspari, these traditional wreath crackers will make a statement at your next gathering. Each includes the classic assortment of a party hat, joke, and little trinket inside.
Sur La Table Thanksgiving Crackers, Set of 8
What's inside?
Crackers don't have to be strictly for Christmas. These are apt for Thanksgiving, featuring an autumnal palette and turkey applique. The retailer doesn't share what's inside, so your guests are in for a surprise treat.
Sur La Table Turkey Crackers, Set of 8
What's inside?
You won't find stuffing inside these turkeys. Instead, Sur La Table's cute picks are packed with riddles and jokes, plus each has a different gift for guests to compare.
Williams Sonoma Noel Party Crackers, Set of 12
What's inside?
The holly-adorned crackers from Williams-Sonoma are decor in their own right—and they're filled with it too. Each contains game cards, jokes, riddles, and tree ornaments (like a tree, reindeer, globe, snowman, heart, star, and more).
Meri Meri Fall Flower Crackers
Meri Meri Fall Flower Crackers
What's inside?
Hosting a fall fête? Put one of these floral crackers at each guest's plate. They include a hat, a joke, and a small trinket.
Iconikal No-Snap Party Favor, 6-Pack
Iconikal No-Snap Party Favor, 6-Pack
What's inside?
While these differ from a traditional cracker because they don't have snap inside, they do include a party hat, jokes, and a mini toy.
Meri Meri Woodland Creature Crackers (x 8)
Meri Meri Woodland Creature Crackers (x 8)
What's inside?
Perfect for stocking stuffers on Christmas morning, the forest-inspired crackers include a wooden animal trinket—plus a party hat and a joke!
Meri Meri Mixed Fun Crackers
Meri Meri Mixed Fun Crackers
What's inside?
Meri Meri's colorful crackers contain a red hat, a joke, and a fun eraser.
Meri Meri Floral Crackers (set of 6)
Meri Meri Floral Crackers (set of 6)
What's inside?
Just as applicable for a birthday party as the holidays, Meri Meri's pink crackers contain a fact or fortune, a tiara, and little glittery brooch.
Meri Meri Christmas Tree Crackers (x 6)
Meri Meri Christmas Tree Crackers (x 6)
What's inside?
Tucked inside each tree-shaped cracker is a glittery star-shaped brooch, a hat, and a joke.
Really Good Whisky Whisky and Gin Christmas Crackers
Really Good Whisky Whisky and Gin Christmas Crackers
What's inside?
If you find yourself in the company of cocktail connoisseurs this season, consider passing out these crackers. Each one comes with a different 30 ml bottle to try along with a festive hat.
Meri Meri Nutcracker Character Medium Crackers
Meri Meri Nutcracker Character Medium Crackers
What's inside?
If heading to the ballet is part of how your family celebrates the holiday season, Nutcracker-themed crackers would make a fun addition to Christmas Eve dinner. Each one includes a wooden character pin, as well as a joke and a hat.
As the digital director for Town & Country, Caroline Hallemann covers culture, entertainment, and a range of other subjects
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