These gorgeous crackers from Tom Smith with their festive, shiny holly design will elevate your table decorations. A single cracker placed at each table setting for Christmas lunch adds a special touch and is in keeping with the popular custom. The Christmas Cracker is a British tradition that dates back to the 1850s but is still adored and practiced in the UK and commonwealth countries even today. As is the custom, two people seated next to one another each opposite ends of the cracker, usually with their arms crossed. They each lightly pull on the cracker until it tears and activates the snap. A bang is heard and the contents of the cracker revealed: a paper hat, motto and small gift. It is customary for the colorful paper crown to be worn during lunch and each person can read aloud the motto and show off their gift.