Christmas cracker
a small Christmas present that makes noise when it is opened
TRANSLATION
Christmas cracker = Knallbonbon Christmas cracker = eine spezielle Verpackung, die wie ein großes Bonbon aussieht, beim Öffnen knallt und kleine Geschenke enthält --- GOOGLE INDEX Christmas cracker: approximately 750,000 Google hits
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Aberdeen will attempt to break the world record for the longest CHRISTMAS CRACKER pulling chain.
(The Evening Express)
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This CHRISTMAS CRACKER contains a multipurpose gift – a plastic comb that also contains stencils and can be used as a ruler.
(BBC News)
(The Evening Express)
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This CHRISTMAS CRACKER contains a multipurpose gift – a plastic comb that also contains stencils and can be used as a ruler.
(BBC News)
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Christmas cracker
noun phrase
- a tube of brightly coloured paper, usually given at Christmas parties, that makes a noise when pulled apart by two people and contains small presents
(Cambridge Dictionary)
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Christmas crackers are a traditional Christmas favourite in the UK. They were first made in the mid 19th century by London sweet maker Tom Smith. After seeing French "bon bons" (almonds wrapped in pretty paper), he returned to London and tried selling sweets like that in England. He included a small motto or riddle in with the sweet. But they didn't sell very well.
However, one night, while he was sitting in front of his log fire, he became very interested by the sparks and cracks coming from the fire. Suddenly, he thought what a fun idea it would be, if his sweets and toys could be opened with a crack when their fancy wrappers were pulled in half.
Crackers were originally called "cosaques" and were thought to be named after the "Cossack" soldiers who had a reputation for riding on their horses and firing guns into the air.
The Christmas crackers that are used today are short cardboard tubes wrapped in colourful paper. There is normally a cracker next to each plate on the Christmas dinner table. When the crackers are pulled - with a bang! - a colourful party hat, a toy or gift and a festive joke falls out.
(source: www.whychristmas.com)
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"Would you mind buying me some Christmas crackers when you travel to London next week?"
noun phrase
- a tube of brightly coloured paper, usually given at Christmas parties, that makes a noise when pulled apart by two people and contains small presents
(Cambridge Dictionary)
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Christmas crackers are a traditional Christmas favourite in the UK. They were first made in the mid 19th century by London sweet maker Tom Smith. After seeing French "bon bons" (almonds wrapped in pretty paper), he returned to London and tried selling sweets like that in England. He included a small motto or riddle in with the sweet. But they didn't sell very well.
However, one night, while he was sitting in front of his log fire, he became very interested by the sparks and cracks coming from the fire. Suddenly, he thought what a fun idea it would be, if his sweets and toys could be opened with a crack when their fancy wrappers were pulled in half.
Crackers were originally called "cosaques" and were thought to be named after the "Cossack" soldiers who had a reputation for riding on their horses and firing guns into the air.
The Christmas crackers that are used today are short cardboard tubes wrapped in colourful paper. There is normally a cracker next to each plate on the Christmas dinner table. When the crackers are pulled - with a bang! - a colourful party hat, a toy or gift and a festive joke falls out.
(source: www.whychristmas.com)
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SMUGGLE OWAD into today's conversation
"Would you mind buying me some Christmas crackers when you travel to London next week?"
