Are these Christmas crackers the next big trend?
Luxurious and merry fill-your-own Christmas crackers have joined the ranks on John Lewis' bestsellers list, and we might just be tempted to cop a set ourselves.
For most of us, Christmas Day is perfectly punctuated by that special moment when everyone sits around the table for the festive feast. Whether you go traditional with your trimmings or favour something rather less conventional, a cheery toast and a round of pulling crackers are a joyful way to kick off the celebratory meal.
While John Lewis offers many beautiful cracker designs, with a commitment to more sustainable contents since 2019, their two 'fill-your-own' designs have officially joined their bestsellers list this Black Friday weekend, proving once and for all that the growing interest in personalised crackers is here to stay.
John Lewis Holly Mistletoe Luxury Fill Your Own Christmas Crackers Pack of 6 Green Multi
Stag Luxury Fill Your Own Christmas Crackers, Pack of 6, Gold
Of the two popular designs launched by John Lewis, more traditional buyers can choose the Holly & Mistletoe in a timeless red and green palette. Alternatively, those opting for a more glam festive look can opt for the shining gold Stag set. Both come with six crackers, including a hat, snap and motto, all of which are fully recyclable.
Why are fill-your-own crackers becoming so popular?
Sustainability is at the forefront of all of our minds when the festive period rolls around. A holiday known for its waste, finding small ways to cut back on disposable purchases is an ideal way to consider the environment at this time of year.
Typically, Christmas crackers come with a paper crown, a novelty joke and a small plastic toy. By choosing fill-your-own crackers, you can cut out the unnecessary plastic production, alongside the urge to bin the unwanted toy as soon as the meal is through.
Similarly, fill-your-own crackers are a lovely way to give someone something they really want — and to prove just how well you know them. The nature of a personalised cracker is that you can make it truly personal to the recipient. We love the idea of filling a cracker with a loved one's favourite perfume sample, their preferred sweet treat, or even a thoughtful note or poem.
Planning to decorate your house for Christmas this weekend? John Lewis has reduced many of its Christmas decorations for Black Friday. Shop our favourite picks below:
Dawn & Dusk Shatterproof Baubles, Box of 30
Dawn & Dusk Deer and Fox Wrapping Paper
3 for 2 on all wrapping paper this Black Friday
Nkuku Karru Christmas Stocking
Brunswick Snowy Spruce Unlit Christmas Tree
Nineteen Seventy Three Pink Angel Christmas Cards, Pack of 6
William Morris At Home Festive Fabric Cracker Gift Set
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