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.

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 ...