I pulled 15 of the best Christmas crackers of the year to save you the guesswork – here are the ones you should snap up

At Christmas, Emma Bridgewater’s distinctive botanical prints always make me feel at home. These robust luxury crackers, adorned with lush winter foliage, give the table an effortlessly festive appearance while offering classic paper crowns, witty riddles, and charming keepsake surprises that everyone will adore.

This collaboration is a masterpiece for design lovers. Inspired by vintage Christmas tree ornaments, these embellished crackers are pure fairytale magic. Dressed in rich red, green, and gold with crepe paper details, ruffled ends, and sumptuous velvet bows, each one reveals a gold foil crown, a joke, and a keep-forever metal keyring.

Daylesford’s stamp crackers, printed on thick, tactile paper stock with delicate festive motifs, are charming and nostalgic. With stamps and ink for personalised stationery, a cookie cutter, and a wooden honey stirrer, they are my favourite option for a rustic table setting.

If your festive aesthetic leans contemporary, Heal’s marble-print set brings sleek, design-led elegance to the dining table. This set takes the prize for my favourite gifts: inside, you’ll find gorgeous keepsakes made from recycled leather, including a luggage tag and a bookmark, alongside classic paper hats.

This foodie set is the epitome of decadence, and nothing says Christmas quite like Fortnum’s recognisable packaging. Ditching cheap plastic trinkets, each cracker reveals delectable indulgences, such as traditional shortbread or Marc de Champagne truffles, making post-dinner pulling a culinary highlight.

I always turn to TOAST for artisanal luxury, and these hand-assembled crackers are a triumph. Crafted in Dorset from Fair Trade Nepalese lokta paper, their painterly palette elevates the table instantly. They pull with a satisfying pop to reveal thoughtful, plastic-free Christmas decorations.

These Chase and Wonder crackers conceal hand-poured scented candles inside, combining two of my favourite things: festive tradition and home fragrance. Wrapped in a colourful, jewel-toned bauble print, lighting them after dinner creates a festive, cosy atmosphere that makes pulling them out an unforgettable treat.

The deep blue sapphire set from Harrods is the best option for pure drama on Christmas Day. Finished with large satin bows and wrapped in shimmering midnight-blue paper, they hide luxurious presents that infuse your dining room with five-star Knightsbridge glitz.

These plastic-free crackers feature classic festive greenery on fully recyclable cardstock, showing that eco-conscious choices don’t have to mean sacrificing style. They provide a clean, timeless style that is environmentally friendly, complete with wooden gifts, paper crowns, and snap-pulled joy.

These heirloom-quality crackers are the pinnacle of sustainable luxury, crafted from fine linen and embroidered with adorable woodland creatures. To create a cosy, thoughtful, and very personal holiday tradition, just place your own carefully chosen treats inside the linen tubes each year.

Burford Garden Co. always gets countryside sophistication right. Wrapped in heavy, textured paper and tied with plush forest-green ribbons, these elevated crackers feel beautifully traditional and come filled with high-quality gardening accessories, such as plant markers and seed packs.

Fortnum’s White Christmas set is timeless and ethereal, resembling a blanket of fresh snow on the table. They house useful mementoes and silver crowns appropriate for a truly regal feast, and their delicate silver accents give your tablescape a crisp, icy elegance.

These botanical garland crackers are the epitome of a winter tablescape, and Daylesford has mastered subtle Cotswold style. Packed with handcrafted organic treats, such as a tiny bottle of Negroni, regional honey, and a stylish corkscrew, they give the feast an opulent, rustic vibe.

Magic occurs when two British icons work together. These incredibly beautiful crackers, adorned with Liberty’s trademark floral fabric and adorned with luxurious velvet bows, serve as eye-catching table décor before opening to reveal charming trinkets, gold foil crowns, and timeless jokes.

Nancy & Betty’s botanical illustrations are my obsession, and this design of a clementine tree is the epitome of winter sunshine. Each guest is delighted by the plastic-free gifts, such as seed packets and wooden honey dippers, which are handcrafted in England using eco-friendly vegetable inks and fine linen ribbon.