Christmas cracker
noun/ˌkrɪsməs ˈkrækə(r)/
/ˌkrɪsməs ˈkrækər/
(also cracker)
- a tube of coloured paper that makes a loud explosive sound when it is pulled open by two people. Christmas crackers usually contain a paper hat, a small present and a joke, and are used in Britain at Christmas parties and meals.Topics Religion and festivalsc2
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