Traditional Christmas Crackers

Crackers have been a traditional part of British Christmas festivities and other celebrations since Victorian times.  

It is said that they were invented in 1840's by a London pastry cook Tom Smith who came upon the idea while on a trip to Paris where he witnessed the French holiday custom of wrapping sweet almonds in a twist of colored  candy paper.

Mr. Smith included  a romantic message in his crackers which he marketed in Britain as 'Kiss Messages'. The product enjoyed only limited success until Smith devised a way to make the crackers 'pop' when pulled apart.

Crackers are used to decorate Christmas place settings and are often opened prior to serving a food. At Christmas, crackers also make perfect tree ornaments, little stocking stuffers and welcoming gifts for your dear visiting friends and family.  

Let's have some fun together! :-)