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	Christmas cracker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Christmas crackers, also known as bon-bons in Australia, are an integral part of Christmas celebrations in Britain and those in other Commonwealth countries which had significant British immigration.
		The cracker is pulled by two people, and, much in the manner of a wishbone, the cracker splits unevenly.
		Crackers were invented by London confectioner Tom Smith, in 1847, as a development of his bon-bon sweets, which he sold in a twist of paper (the origins of the traditional sweet-wrapper).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christmas_cracker (475 words)

	Make Your Own English Christmas Crackers
		The finished cracker measures approximately 10 inches in length and has a fillable space measuring 2 x 4 inches to hold the surprise gift(s).
		The fillable central part of the cracker measures 2 inches in diameter by 4 inches in length.
		Your cracker is now finished and ready to be shared with your party guests.
	www.oldenglishcrackers.com /make-your-own-crackers.htm (673 words)

	Victorian Christmas Traditions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Many of the things we most love at Christmas started in the Victorian age, such as sending cards, and the invention of the Christmas cracker.
		Christmas Crackers - The first illustration of a Christmas cracker appeared in The Illustrated London News in 1847, but there is some argument as to who invented them.
		Christmas Mail - In America in 1822, the postmaster of Washington, DC, complained that he had to add 16 mailmen at Christmas to deal with cards alone.
	www.northpolesantaclaus.com /victorian_christmas_traditions.htm (595 words)

	Christmas Archives: Christmas Crackers
		It could be said that this was the birth of the original cracker, and this was why it became associated with Christmas.
		Crackers were part of this gaiety, and the hats in the crackers were used as part of the fancy dress.
		Crackers were produced for other topical occasions, such as the 1900 Paris exhibition, and Prince Edward (Prince of Wales) World Tour in 1927.
	www.christmasarchives.com /crackers.html (2795 words)

	Christmas cracker and party cracker makers
		The twelve crackers were each of a different coloured glazed paper, and fitted together like a chest of drawers; the drawers were slid open by means of a slim brass drop.
		One of the nicest stories told by the staff is that of the gentleman who send a diamond ring and a ten-shilling note, with a letter requesting that a special cracker be made with the ring inside, as a proposal to his ladylove.
		They bought out Badgers Harlequin Crackers, a name from the 1930's, which company were particularly popular for their boxes of miniature crackers, and this name, together with that of 'Rainbow', another postwar company, still appears on the College Boxes today.
	www.classic-crackers.co.uk /christmas.html (2795 words)

	Christmas Crackers
		The Christmas cracker was invented in 1847 by Tom Smith, a baker of wedding cakes from Clerkenwell, London.
		The cracker concept was hot and others were quick to copy Smith's idea.
		The Chinese New Year fortune cookies gave Tom Smith, the inventor of the Christmas cracker, the idea of putting a love motto in the wrapping.
	www.didyouknow.cd /xmas/xmascrackers.htm (370 words)

	The History of the Christmas Cracker
		The traditional way to pull a cracker is crossing your arms and pulling a whole circle of crackers all around the table.
		Christmas crackers were invented by Thomas Smith in 1846.
		The paper hat was added to the cracker the early 1900s and by the end of the 1930s the love poems had been replaced by jokes or limericks.
	www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk /customs/Xmas/crackers.html (368 words)

	Cracker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Christmas cracker, a traditional British Christmas favor, which emits a loud 'crack' when opened
		Cracker (pejorative), a slang term for a white person.
		Cracker butterflies, a genus of butterfly from the Neotropics
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cracker (205 words)

	Collaton St Mary - Christmas Cracker
		Located across the Church and Parish Rooms, the "Christmas Cracker" has great family appeal with a special area for children.
		In 2004 the church was decorated to represent the Twelve Days of Christmas.
		The answers to this year's Christmas Cracker Quiz are now available.
	www.natty.co.uk /collaton/christmas-cracker.htm (58 words)

	Christmas Time Together at imagitek.com - Christmas Cracker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Centre the toilet tissue roll lengthwise along the 10" side of the 8 x 10" piece of crepe paper.
		The ends of the snapper should extend beyond the ends of the cracker.
		Decorative trims, lace, ribbons, glitter, etc. may be used to decorate the body of the cracker.
	www.imagitek.com /xmas/crafts/cracker.html (191 words)

	No Room in These Christmas Crackers for Plastic Gizmos or Empty Sentiment
		Gillian began brainstorming about further developing her cracker line in keeping with the Victorian roots of the tradition when they were a lively source of holiday fun, family entertainment and included the all-important element of surprise.
		"Victorian crackers were an event; an entertainment that people looked forward to with anticipation and that is what I want for my crackers." Looking at her eyes you can sense her own excited anticipation at introducing this first 'turn-back-the-clock' edition of GillianCards Old Fashioned, Hand-wrapped Christmas Crackers.
		For Christmas 2006, the 5 inch 'Treat Tubes' in GillianCards' Crackers are filled to the brim with old fashioned puzzles, conundrums, jokes, Christmas decorations, candies, brightly patterned tissue crowns, holiday confetti, stickers and of course the snapper everyone loves to pop!
	www.prweb.com /releases/2006/10/prweb438966.htm (922 words)

	Christmas Parties, Christmas Crackers
		Christmas parties are something that most people look forward to all year long because they are a joyful gathering of friends, family, great food, and shared memories.
		A great Christmas party table decoration is to simply buy a pre-decorated wreath to place on the table and then find a great scented candle to put in the middle of it.
		Christmas parties should be a lot of fun, so don’t let yourself get stressed out as you plan for the party in your home.
	www.designercrackers.co.uk /pages/christmas_party.asp (593 words)

	Christmas Riddles and Jokes. Christmas cracker jokes.
		Christmas riddles are best appreciated when your in the right mood.
		Christmas crackers: It is claimed that Tom Smith, a baker of wedding cakes from London, invented the Christmas cracker probably in the 1840’s.
		On his return to England Tom designed a cracker shape; also inspired by the sound of logs crackling in a fire, and founded a cracker manufacturers in 1847, which still exists today – possibly the largest manufacturer in the world.
	guy-sports.com /humor/christmas/christmas_jokes.htm (780 words)

	not martha
		The cracker is basically a tube filled with goodies, tied at both ends, and inside is a snap, a strip of cardboard with a friction spot which makes a loud popping noise when pulled from both ends.
		The other is Absolutely Crackers which is located in the UK but I have have heard good things about their shipping times.
		On some crackers I've had the end of the snap is glued to the inside of the end - so that the cracker will break open when tugged.
	www.notmartha.org /tomake/partycracker.html (1321 words)

	Classic Crackers - Christmas cracker and party cracker makers
		Christmas songs are as assorted and diverse as anything I can think of.
		And of course hearing sleigh bells in the snow and dreaming of a white Christmas are ageless lyrics that will endure forever.
		And then came the unusual duo or unlikely star remake trends for Christmas songs, which were, really, equally moving: Bing Crosby joined David Bowie to remake “The Little Drummer Boy.” Which is one of my all-time favorite songs, by the way.
	www.classic-crackers.co.uk /christmas-songs.html (489 words)

	Christmas Cracker Components
		Some additional equipment and supplies are required including scissors, glue, wrapping paper and curling ribbon.This is a great Christmas activity for school age children and adults, perfect for class projects, fundraisers, company parties and other seasonal events.
		Make certain your home-made crackers will pop every time by using our 11-inch long, commercial grade 'cracker snaps.' Suitable for use in crackers of lengths up to 12 inches.
		Paper hats, or tissue crowns as they are often referred to in Great Britain, have long been a standard feature of the British 'Party Cracker,' and yes, you must wear the hat to get the most out of your cracker pulling experience.
	www.christmas-crackers-usa.com /cracker-components.htm (346 words)

	World Of Kitsch \| Features \| Kitschmas 2003 \| Christmas Cracker Contents
		Our experience of Christmas Crackers has been one of disappointment and apethy among guests, but has also provided some of the kitschest items ever to grace this Earth.
		But, for most people, the humble Christmas cracker is an inexpensive table decoration with little more to offer than the heady thrill of the bang when the cracker is pulled.
		The jokes in the cracker often lead to disappointment, with very few laughs to be had, other than those induced by the consumption of copious amounts of aperitifs.
	www.worldofkitsch.com /features/kitschmas2003/crackercontents.html (545 words)

	Christmas Cracker
		Verse to read the night before Christmas and all through the night.
		In addition to the usual competition games such as Gambles, Helter Skelter, Snooker and K/Outs, there are a lot of party games that you can play for fun and amusement - all of which can be adapted to include everyone, regardless of level, breed or age.
		Christmas songs and verse - some original, some purloined from the Internet.
	www.agilitynet.com /active/christmas_contents.html (205 words)

	Specially for Christmas: Christmas Cracker Jokes
		One of the Christmas traditions we have in Britain is the tradition of the Christmas cracker.
		The cracker snaps in two and inside the cracker you can usually find a paper hat, a small toy and a joke.
		As you can see, Christmas cracker jokes are usually very silly...but, anyway, they're part of the traditional fun of Christmas.
	www.enat.org /~aribob/pt.christmasjokes.html (313 words)

	Old-fashioned, hand wrapped Christmas Crackers at GillianCards - Retail. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		I wanted my crackers to be filled with treats like the ones my Mom used to put in the stocking she lay beside my bed each Christmas eve.
		I began brainstorming about further developing the cracker line in keeping with the Victorian roots of the tradition when they were a lively source of holiday fun, family entertainment and included the all-important element of surprise.
		Victorian crackers were an event; an entertainment that people looked forward to with anticipation and that is what I want for my crackers.
	www.gilliancards.com /crackers.htm (1098 words)

	Christmas Cracker Shop 12" (30cm) x 12 christmas crackers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		a stylish contemporary christmas tree design alternating with elegant gold christmas crackers This will is a great all round family pack . Each 12" (30cm) cracker contains a snap, amusing joke,; party hat and family gift.
		Each 12" (30cm) christmas cracker contains a snap, amusing joke,; party hat and family gift.
		metalic foil embsosed with traditional christmas wreath and `Merry Christmas` script. This will go with any colour table setting and is always a best seller. Each 12" (30cm) christmas cracker contains a snap, amusing joke,; party hat and family gift.
	www.christmascracker-shop.com /acatalog/12_x_12__crackers.html (287 words)

	Bon-Bons with a Bang - The Story of the Christmas Cracker - English Culture
		That is now a brand of Christmas crackers (as well as the name of the factory that made them), but it is also the name of the man who invented them.
		Thomas Smith was a confectioner and stationer who came up with the concept of the Christmas cracker in the mid-19th century.
		While they are mostly associated with Christmas, crackers are now being used to commemorate other holidays, and are increasing in popularity in the United States, with crackers even being marketed for American holidays like Thanksgiving and Independence Day.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art48162.asp (433 words)

	Christmas Cracker Shop 8.5" (21cm) x 10 christmas crackers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Always popular - these 8.5" crackers are an ideal and inexpensive way to decorate the table, tree or keep the kids quiet !
		Great fun for any party these multi coloured streamers pary crackers are ideal for birthday parties and year round celebrations.
		Silver hologram party pack contains six crackers each containing a snap, joke,; party hat,; confetti and balloon PLUS pack also contains 6 x 8" horns and 6 x blowout hoots to get your new year party off to a great start.
	www.christmascracker-shop.com /acatalog/10_x_8.5__crackers.html (220 words)

	Public Address \| Cracker
		Christmas Cracker (I've been waiting all year for that one)
		Every year someone seems to be newly missing a fingertip or limb or eye (on a good year it's not unlike the Bounty Hunter bar on Tatooine, or a collection of Mister Potato Heads slowly losing their parts).
		Traditionally half the family disappear out the back for a cheeky smoke while the other half stay round the front and pretend they haven't noticed half the party is missing.
	www.publicaddress.net /default,cracker.sm (1883 words)

	Christmas & Party Crackers
		These delightful Christmas crackers are a British tradition.
		Two people pull the ends of the cracker and "pop!" out comes a bright paper hat, a small gift, a balloon and a motto or joke.
		Crackers are used by almost every British family at Christmas time, but they are also great for parties, birthdays, weddings, and any special occasion!
	www.englishteastore.com /crackers.html (298 words)

	Christmas
		An exciting addition to your Festive occasion the "christmas cracker:" is imported from England and is a favor that is just a little bit different.
		A British tradition since the 1840's that carries the warrants of the Royal Family.
		Today, the tradition of having crackers at each place setting for christmas dinner, with family and friends snapping the crackers, donning the hats, reading the mottos and comparing the gifts before dinner, puts everyone in a jolly mood.
	www.galaxymall.com /retail/crackers/christmas.html (77 words)

	Christmas Cracker
		Not surprisingly, a high proportion of you admitted to liking Christmas, with 31% viewing it as the most wonderful time of year and 48% seeing it as a time to enjoy booze and presents.
		The religious aspect of Christmas doesn't seem to be a priority for the majority (77%) of you, who believe that going to church cuts into valuable eating time.
		While the food may taste good, the people you share Christmas dinner with may leave a sour taste in your mouth.
	www.thesite.org /community/beheard/surveyresults/christmascracker (514 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Science/Nature \| Snapping up a prize cracker
		They say that by keeping a firm, two-handed grip, the puller can prevent the cracker being torn at their end.
		Tilting your end of the cracker downwards at an inclined angle during the pull
		The distance to the centre of gravity of the cracker
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/sci/tech/3342601.stm (614 words)

	Fort Christmas - Christmas, Florida - Museum & Park
		Fort Christmas is located in Christmas, Florida just off State Road 50, twenty miles east of Orlando enroute to Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, and Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville.
		The Fort Christmas Historical Society and Orange County Parks and Recreation Division.
		Descendants of pioneers and friends of the Christmas Community gather to share their heritage.
	www.nbbd.com /godo/FortChristmas (371 words)

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