Christmas Crackers | Temple & Webster

Everyday and luxury Christmas crackers across the range

Choose an everyday set for a casual family lunch, with simple novelty items and a paper hat, or go with a luxury set if you're hosting a more formal table and want higher-quality contents and packaging. Pick a compact cracker for a smaller table, or a larger, more elaborate one if you want it doubling as part of the table centrepiece. Count your guests before you buy to avoid running short once everyone's seated. Deciding on the tier and size early also makes it easier to match the crackers to the rest of your table styling.

Pair your crackers with our Christmas dinnerware for the full table setting.

What's typically included inside a Christmas cracker

Expect a paper hat, a small gift or novelty item, and a joke or trivia slip tucked inside the cardboard tube on most crackers. Choose a higher-end range if you want something more than a small plastic toy, as these often swap in items like bottle openers, playing cards or confectionery instead. Check what's included before buying if the contents matter to you because sets vary considerably between ranges.

Browse our Christmas decorations to round out the rest of the table.

Setting crackers at the table for Christmas lunch

Place a cracker across each place setting, rather than beside the plate, if you want to set the table the traditional way. Pull them before the meal starts if you want to give guests something to do while the last dishes come to the table, or wait until after the main course instead if you'd rather avoid paper hats and trinkets cluttering things during the meal.

Colour-match the crackers to your tablecloth, dinnerware or other decorations to keep the table coordinated. Deciding when to pull them ahead of time also saves any awkward back-and-forth with guests on the day.

See more table styling ideas in our Christmas dining room range.

Frequently asked questions

How many crackers come in a standard box?

Most cracker boxes contain six or eight crackers, sized for a typical family gathering.

Can Christmas crackers be reused or refilled?

Most crackers are designed for single use, as the paper snap strip breaks when pulled apart.

Do luxury Christmas crackers cost significantly more than standard sets?

Luxury crackers generally cost more than standard sets, reflecting the higher-quality contents and packaging materials used. The price difference varies depending on the specific gift included.