Christmas is almost here and any day now we are due to be digging into our Christmas lunches, eating our body weight in prawns and enjoying the silly season.
As is tradition the only way to kick off these festivities is by cracking into a Christmas cracker and donning the iconic paper crowns while we enjoy the dad jokes.
However, the traditional crackers can seem lack-lustre and the waste created by unused trinkets and toys can certainly dampen the Christmas spirit.
The good news is it that brands have begun to create their own bonbons full of high-quality products that can add a sense of luxury and flourish to your Christmas table set-up.
From boozy bonbons to beauty-packed crackers or elevated classics there are endless options to try out so the gifts can keep flowing all Christmas Day.
We have rounded up our favourite luxury crackers for you to peruse and add to your table this Christmas.
The best luxury Christmas crackers for 2023
Bespoke Letterpress crackers
10 Pack Christmas Cracker Kit – A Christmas Garden, $34.95 at Bespoke Letterpress
Create your own double sided crackers and fill with your own choice of treats with this 10 pack Christmas Cracker Kit featuring stunning watercolour illustrations.
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Ecoya Hand Cream Bon Bon, $11.95 (was $14.95) at Bed Bath N’ Table
This Christmas bon bon is truly the epitome of luxury, featuring a nourishing fragranced hand cream in a fruity fragrance with tropical layers of guava nectar, Queensland lychee and a cocktail of berries.
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Mestige gold stardust crackers with Swarovski crystals, $65 at The Iconic
Elevate the festive season with Mestige’s Luxury Cracker Collections, where each cracker holds a premium accessory adorned with Swarovski Crystals for gifting, along with jokes and a hat.
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Sea shells paper Christmas crackers, $101 at Selfridges
The Selfridges Edit has a dazzling range of crackers for your dinner entertainment; from bright and colourful to metallic and magical, there’s a style to suit every tablescape. This Nancy & Betty paper Christmas crackers set is our pick.
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Snowfall luxury handmade Christmas crackers, $39.95 (was $44.95) at Temple & Webster
Add a luxurious and elegant feel to Christmas dinner with this handmade set from Temple & Webster. Created from fine paper, lush polyester velvet, and durable metal, they promise to impress your guests and elevate your table setting.
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Kyoto in bloom Christmas bon bon, $19.95 at Glasshouse Fragrances
Allow yourself to be swept up in the moment with this luxurious mini-fragrance duo from Glasshouse Fragrance, featuring a personal perfume and matching body lotion wrapped up in a fun and festive Christmas bonbon.
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Mistletoe recycled Christmas crackers, $93 at Selfridges
Kiss that special someone underneath the mistletoe – cracker, that is – and bring a sure smile to their face. Six crackers come in a presentation box and are made with beautifully thick paper stock, finished with ribbon.