On January 7, 1915, an English soldier on the frontline wrote home to his ... one of whom had a box of Tom Smith’s Christmas crackers sent out, which we cracked, and it added to the fun immensely.

What the British call "savoury biscuits." When they say "cracker," in the U.K., they're referring to a "Christmas cracker." This is a small cardboard tube, festively wrapped like a bonbon.

Christmas crackers are an essential part of the British Christmas. They were invented by Englishman Tom Smith. Tom started work at a baker's and confectioner's in London in 1830, but soon had his ...

The festive season wouldn't be complete without a Christmas cracker gracing the dinner table. These staples of British Christmas not only bring an extra element of fun to the dinner table with a ...

When I was around eight or nine, we started to incorporate British traditions, like Christmas crackers. While we appreciated the excitement of the act, nobody seemed enthused by the presents inside.