With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are already getting ahead with decorations, lights, gifts, and, of course, the all-important tableware.
When I first visited the U.S., I was genuinely surprised to discover that Christmas crackers aren’t really a tradition there – no paper crowns, no cheesy jokes, no tiny toys flying across the table. For those of us who can’t imagine Christmas dinner without that festive crack, it’s a non-negotiable part of the celebration.
If you’re still refining your Christmas table decor ideas, choosing the right Christmas crackers is key to creating a magical, cohesive display. This year, though, we’re saying goodbye to the tired, tinsel-trimmed versions of the past – usually stuffed with tissue paper hats and throwaway trinkets – and making room for more elegant, design-led options.
Below, we’ve handpicked the most beautiful Christmas crackers worthy of your table this festive season – because even the smallest details deserve to sparkle.
The Best Christmas Crackers To Shop
These bright and beautiful Christmas crackers inject a little fun and playfulness to the whole affair. We love the fabulously colourful velvet bows, which feel nostalgic, whimsical and decidedly jolly.
We love the harlequin print on these crackers, and the contents are just as fun, with each one containing a beautiful Christmas decoration that your guests will actually use.
Wrapped in a mix of iconic Liberty prints and finessed with red ribbon bows, these luxury crackers will look simply divine either placed on each table setting or dotted in among the seasonal spread.
Whilst these re-usable crackers are definitely priced at the luxury end of the spectrum, its worth the investment as they can be used year after year, with different hidden gifts each time. A beautiful set to keep hold of for generations.
Another great reusable option, these pretty William Morris, Arts & Crafts inspired crackers house little gifts that any guest would be thrilled to receive.
If you love the idea of reusable eco-friendly Christmas crackers, but want something a little bit more traditional, then these are the ones for you. Each embroidered with a delightful Christmas motif, these will never fall out of style.
Utterly beautiful and highly unusual, these Christmas crackers have some of the most amazing gifts hidden inside, no gimmicks or plastic rubbish in sight!
This is one for the stationery lovers! These oh-so-pretty Christmas crackers work just as well on the table as they do in a Christmas stocking. It's certainly put a smile on our face.
One for the gardeners! These delightful Christmas crackers are made from recycled paper and embedded with wildflower seeds. Ideal for a family of keen gardeners, and come the following summer, you will reap the rewards!
As well as being used as part of your Christmas table setting, crackers also make great Christmas decor ideas, and I love to nestle them into garlands and wreaths and add them atop wrapped presents.
