"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." - what Michael Bublé's dreamy voice is here to tell you is that the festive season is upon us, which can only mean you are on the search for the best Christmas crackers to liven up your dinner table decorations. After all, what is a Christmas dinner without some cracking crackers to pull with friends and family?
Closer's Christmas crackers to shop guide, at a glance:
Editor's Choice: Emma Bridgewater Christmas Crackers - View offer on John Lewis
Best traditional Christmas cracker: Deluxe Christmas Crackers - View offer on Amazon UK
Best beauty-themed Christmas cracker: Cath Kidston A Christmas Sky - View offer on Sainsbury's
Are you on the lookout for some traditional crackers, with paper crowns and bad Dad jokes inside? Or perhaps something more unique, like a beauty Christmas cracker? They even have whodunnit mystery crackers now, and they're such an exciting surprise for Christmas Day. Whatever you're in need of, we've got it here, with our ultimate Christmas cracker guide.
Whilst we're here - have you started to get your presents sorted to gift to loved ones? It's never too early to prepare in our books. Check out our Christmas gift ideas for women for all you lovely ladies. For all those fathers out there, we have our Christmas Gifts for Dads list, because there are only so many socks you can gift them.
Right, let's get started with our shopping guide to the best Christmas crackers. You'd be crackers not to get these...(Get it? Sorry...)
SHOP: The best Christmas crackers for Xmas 2023
Best couples Christmas cracker
ann summerswww.annsummers.com
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If you're having an intimate Christmas dinner for two, why not go extra cheeky with the Naughty or
Best unique-themed Christmas cracker
lakelandwww.lakeland.co.uk
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What a fantastic idea for a Christmas dinner activity - a mystery Whodunnit game! The set comes
Editor's Choice
john lewiswww.johnlewis.com
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Our top pick for the best crackers has to be the Christmas Celebration Christmas Crackers,
Best traditional Christmas cracker
amazonDescription
Sometimes you want something simple and traditional - and you can't get more traditional than the
Best pampering Christmas crackers
sainsbury'swww.sainsburys.co.uk
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However, sometimes you want to switch it up from mini pens and magic tricks - and this is where
Best budget Christmas cracker
dunelmwww.dunelm.com
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Crackers are only a small part of the day, so if you want to save your money for elsewhere - buy
Best activity-themed Christmas cracker
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Have fans of LEGO at the table? They'll love these Kuckoo Build & Play Building Block Christmas
Best reusable Christmas cracker
not on the high streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
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If you want some reusable crackers that you can refill every year with your own personalised
Best alcohol-themed Christmas cracker
not on the high streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
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Any adult at the table will highly appreciate these Luxury Personalised Christmas Crackers, each
Best chocolate-themed Christmas cracker
hotel chocolatwww.hotelchocolat.com
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If your family likes to save your cracker pulling till after dinner, you'll love these delicious
Best bulk-buy Christmas crackers
etsywww.etsy.com
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If you're preparing to host a large group of people for Christmas Day, you'll want to bulk buy a
Best luxurious Christmas cracker
Fortnum & masonwww.fortnumandmason.com
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Finally on our list is something extra luxurious if you want to treat yourself and your dinner
Coolest cocktail crackers
MOTHmothdrinks.com
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Get some serious cool points at Christmas with this sleek set from MOTH. Not only do they look
Best crackers for wine lovers
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This contains three different cans of Vinca's award winning, organic, wine. There's three cans to
Ruby Barry is a product writer for Closer Online, specialising in fashion and beauty. The team has nicknamed her "dupe queen", as there's not a product in the world she can't find a cheaper alternative for.