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Hi everyone,
Before I came to the UK, I had only ever seen Christmas crackers in British movies or TV shows. Now that I've been living here for over 5 years, I couldn't imagine celebrating the Holidays without them! 
We all know the "classic" cracker anatomy - a silly joke, a little accessory or toy to keep you entertained for a little while, and a gorgeous hat that suits all heads. However browsing online I've also seen some homemade, themed, or even fancy ones!
So today we wanted to ask you about your experience with Christmas crackers 
Do you usually get "classic" ones or have you ever tried any specialised crackers? What's the best joke or surprise you've found in one?
Let us know in the comments! 
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@TallTrees wrote:Hi @Cleoriff
My post was "just my opinion" not personal in any way and certainly not
aimed at anyone at all.
I don't think I would make them ~ it was a bit of a joke
I watched an old "The Good Life" Christmas 1977 it was so funny ~ Margo went next
door for a very very simple Christmas and seemed to enjoy it more! ~ Barbara had made
her Christmas Crackers out of news paper and they had to say "crack".
No problem @TallTrees
It just so happens that your post followed mine, so I had to express 'my thoughts' on the issue
I've seen that episode of The Good Life. It was amusing. If I remeber she also got very drunk
PS The nearest I came to making a Christmas Cracker was when wrapping wine as gifts (before bottle bags were about)...
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Well said @Cleoriff. Like everything else people buy, you buy the crackers you can afford or the ones you like. Sometimes the two coincide.
I think the true meaning of Christmas was lost long ago. Nowadays it's all about giving and receiving presents, and a good Christmas dinner with family and/or friends. What's wrong with that?
What should also be borne in mind @TallTrees is that not everyone who 'celebrates' Christmas is Christian so the religious aspect doesn't apply.
As @Cleoriff has also pointed out not everyone is 'talented' enough to make their own crackers nor has the time even if they are.
We all celebrate in different ways, nothing wrong with that at all. As long as your day is enjoyable, whether your crackers are homemade or shop bought is irrelevant in the scheme of things.
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I remember the days when mothers used to work from home making crackers. My aunt was one of them but the money you made was very very poor. These crackers were then sold in shops and stores at vast profits. Families had to resort to this sort of 'piece' work years ago. Maybe it still goes on, I'm not sure.
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Never thought of who makes these @jonsie
I should think more. TallTrees
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@davethorp wrote:Well M&S had some decent crackers half price when I picked up my turkey so grabbed them. Looking at the back of them there’s some decent gifts in there rather than the usual novelty combs
Got to say very well done! Enjoy at your pretty Christmas Table ~
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It can be quite challenging explaining the concept of Christmas Crackers to those who know nothing of them - some American contacts thought I was pulling their leg... 
Here, so long as it goes bang, has a crown and motto and joke, all is good - but that red cellophane-film fish that tells you your mood has to be the sought-after item for our 9-yr old!
