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Christmas crackers are one of those little details that make a festive table feel complete. Whether you're planning Christmas dinner at home, hosting an office party or preparing for a busy season in hospitality, choosing the right crackers can help bring your table setting together.
Our range of Swantex Christmas Crackers includes traditional and contemporary designs, with selected options featuring plastic-free contents, recyclable materials and FSC-certified paper. There are even snapless crackers for celebrations where a quieter option is preferred.
If you're planning a traditional Christmas setting, Kraft Jolly Holly Christmas Crackers are a lovely choice. Their kraft finish and holly design work well with classic festive colours. Made from FSC-certified paper, they're listed as recyclable and plastic-free, with a party hat and motto inside each cracker.
For something with a little more sparkle, the Gold Starlight Christmas Crackers offer a gold-themed design. Each contains a game card, hat and motto, making them suitable for festive dining and parties.
Prefer a darker, contemporary look? The Midnight Sparkle Christmas Crackers bring a striking finish to your table and also include a game card, hat and motto.
If you're looking for crackers with specific environmental features, it's worth checking the materials and contents of each design.
The Winter's Tale FSC Christmas Crackers are a great example. Made using mixed FSC-certified paper for the cracker and contents, each one includes a 2D hanging decoration, party hat and motto. They're listed as 100% recyclable, with plastic-free contents.
Another option is the Calgary FSC Christmas Crackers, which also feature a 2D hanging decoration, hat and motto, and use mixed FSC-certified paper.
These designs offer a traditional cracker experience with clearly stated material information to help you make your choice.
Sometimes a Christmas celebration calls for something a little quieter. The 9" Bright Stars Snapless Christmas Cracker are made without the traditional snap mechanism. They offer an alternative for gatherings where the usual cracking sound isn't wanted.
Unlike standard crackers that use a chemical snap strip, the snapless design opens with a natural tearing sound, yet still gives the excitement of pulling apart a cracker. This makes it ideal for households with nervous pets, guests who prefer a gentler celebration, or venues where silence is appreciated.
Each cracker includes a paper hat and motto, with plastic-free contents and recyclable materials.
A good starting point is one cracker for every guest, with a few extra if you'd like some spares.
For family celebrations, the Winter's Tale crackers are available in smaller quantities, including single crackers and selections of six or twelve.
If you're organising a larger gathering, selected designs can be ordered in quantities starting from 24, 50 or 100, making it easier to plan for Christmas parties, restaurants and hospitality events.
Are Swantex Christmas crackers completely plastic-free?
Yes! Every cracker in the range is 100% plastic-free, from the contents and ties to the packaging. They are made using FSC-certified recycled card and recyclable paper materials, so once the festivities are over, you can simply pop them into the recycling bin.
What’s inside your eco-friendly crackers?
Each cracker includes a paper hat, a Christmas joke or motto, and a plastic-free gift, such as a 3D cardboard decoration. They have been designed to keep all the traditional fun of crackers, just without the waste.
What are snapless crackers, and why would I choose them?
The snapless crackers are designed without the traditional “snap” mechanism. They’re perfect for quieter celebrations, ideal for households with pets, young children, or guests sensitive to noise, as well as for restaurants and care environments where a calm atmosphere is preferred. You still get the joy of pulling a cracker, just without the loud bang!
Can I recycle these Christmas crackers?
Absolutely. All Swantex crackers are made using recyclable and biodegradable materials. We recommend removing any ribbons or twine before recycling, just as you would with standard paper products.
Once you've chosen your crackers, matching napkins, tablecovers and runners can help create a coordinated Christmas table.
Try pairing Midnight Sparkle crackers with matching Midnight Sparkle paper napkins, or choose Jolly Holly napkins to complement a traditional festive setting.
Explore our Christmas Napkins, Runners & Tablecovers collection for more ideas.
From traditional holly designs to gold finishes and quieter snapless options, there's a choice of Christmas crackers to suit different celebrations.
Browse our full Christmas Crackers range to compare designs, contents and quantities for your festive table.
