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The packaging was predominantly recyclable cardboard, except for the bows, but we’ll be reusing these to decorate next year’s gifts.

And don’t worry about the cost of living crisis affecting your chances of luxury crackers sitting atop your table – some affordable options are just as special as even the most expensive brands. This year, the brand has released these smart tartan designs to add a traditional flair to your tablescape. A few swapsies might be needed at the table after they’ve been pulled, but we are confident these crackers have a gift that will please everyone. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.Forget novelty plastic products; inside these crackers you’ll find a mini beauty gift from French brand L'Occitane, known for its high-end skincare products. Christmas crackers have come on leaps and bounds since the days of bad jokes, rubbish hats that never seem to fit, and cheap, single-use plastic gadgets you'll never use and which are just harmful for the environment. The crackers come with enough snaps and gold paper crowns for three parties and are ready to fill with gifts of your choice. Besides these two pairings, there are many others, such as vodka, whisky and a whole array of gins, to enjoy – just not all at once.

Each one contains a sparkly treat, such as jewellery, a keyring, bottle opener or a corkscrew, each embedded with crystals. While some of the crackers in this round-up include gifts for children, we can imagine some adults being reluctant to share, so we’ve included these especially for little ones this Christmas. They’re arguably as important as the turkey, roast potatoes and brussels sprouts and have been part of our festive traditions for well over a century. If you’re looking for a more sustainable offering, these reusable crackers from Etsy are our top choice. They'll look at home placed on the Christmas tree before the big day, plus there's a little paper decoration in each to use once pulled.The gifts inside should please too: crayons, an eraser, wooden bracelet, wooden spinner, badge, cookie cutter, a large wooden dice and a bouncy ball. Along with your hat and joke, each cracker contains a selection of green gifts – an award-winning scented tealight, a 'tiddler' ball of twine, a mini soap bar, some wildflower seedballs, a plastic-free coffee bag and a packet of pea shoot seeds.