Original Christmas Cracker - A Gourmet Surprise under the Tree Once upon a time... our Christmas cracker. 10 organic tea bags to discover Tea Heritage or for a nice gift to offer during the holidays! HAS Looking for an original gift for your loved ones or a little treat for yourself during the holidays? Our Christmas Cracker is the perfect choice. Give or treat yourself to a Christmas Papillote full of surprises. It's as beautiful as it is good! This cracker is the perfect plate gift for Christmas. The Origin of Christmas Crackers: A British Tradition Like the Tea Time tradition that inspired Tea Heritage, the tradition of Christmas Crackers dates back to the 19th century in the United Kingdom. It was created by confectioner Tom Smith who used it to sell his sweets. Today, crackers are festive treats containing surprises and are opened during Christmas festivities to add joy and surprise to the celebration.