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10 alternative Christmas crackers
Are you bored of pulling the same kind of crackers year after year? We’ve selected 10 fantastic options to replace traditional crackers...

It's time to start preparing for the festive season. No matter how you choose to celebrate, most of us have started thinking about our festive meals and what we'll serve for Christmas dinner.
While food preparation like choosing a turkey takes priority for your Christmas meal, there's also the discussion about how you'll set up the Christmas dining table. After all, no Christmas table feels complete without a tablecloth, serving-ware and perhaps thoughtful extras like candles and garlands.
One essential that no-one wants to forget on the Christmas table? Crackers! It's tradition for adults and children alike to enjoy pulling Christmas crackers together, whether that's for the sheer fun of it or because you love competition!
Over the years, you've probably found yourself collecting the same products from crackers every year. While some can be lovely keepsakes, more often than not we end up with plastic toys that get lost or discarded into a bin.
If you're looking to go the extra mile with your Christmas crackers this year, or just want to try something a little different, there's a huge range of alternative Christmas crackers available to buy now. From small businesses to bigger retailers and ranging in interests from beauty to alcohol to music, there's a huge range of alternative crackers to choose from.
Not sure which ones to choose this year? We've found the best alternative crackers to buy this year, including adult-only options, crackers the whole family will love and even the best choices for pampered pets...


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