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Best Christmas Crackers 2019

Christmas just isn't Christmas without good old-fashioned crackers. Browse our edit of the best Christmas Crackers, 2019 to celebrate with a bang.

Jo Malone Ultimate Christmas Cracker

Good for: Beauty lovers

What to expect inside: This shining centrepiece does not contain the traditional hat and jokes, but a bespoke bevy of beauty products. Personalise your cracker with up to four Jo Malone products including your choice of candle, cologne, body and hand wash, or body creme. This is the perfect gift for the head of the table or a self-indulgent treat from you to you.

Quantity: 1

Price: up to £240

Ridley's Magic Tricks Christmas crackers

Good for: The kids

What to expect inside: This fun and affordable cracker will keep children entertained all meal long with a hat, a motto, and a different magic trick. Test your sleight of hand with fantastic tricks such as 'cut the rope' and rehearse your abracadabras with magic cards.

Quantity: Box of 6

Price: £28

Ridley's Charades Crackers, Liberty London

Good for: Family fun

What to expect inside: Work off that Christmas pudding by getting competitive with friends or family. This cracker has all the traditional trimmings as well as six charade challenges that are sure to get you out of your seat.

Quantity: Box of 6

Price: £24.95

Gold Leaf Christmas Crackers, Fortnum and Mason

Good for: Maximalists and important guests

What to expect inside: Bring a little bling to your table with these shimmering crackers which are each filled with a crown, a scroll, and a silver-plated gift.

Quantity: Box of 6

Price: £60

Musical Hand Bell Crackers, Dogs Trust

Good for: Music lovers

What to expect inside: This cracker brings the usual hat and joke to the table, but also a hand bell. Nominate a conductor to orchestrate a musical masterpiece using sheet music and a baton (enclosed) by directing diners to ring their bells according to assigned numbers. Perfect from some post-lunch carolling or utter cacophony.

Quantity: Box of 8

Price: £24.99

Moët Impérial Champagne Christmas Cracker Edition, Harvey Nichols

Good for: A European Christmas or ultimate indulgence

What to expect inside: Make it a Christmas of baubles and bubbles with this sophisticated cracker containing a mini bottle of Moët Impérial Champagne. Remember to store in the fridge before opening and toasting to a fabulous Christmas lunch or dinner.

Quantity: 1

Price: £22