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Bangs of expectation-how a log fire sparked the idea for Britain’s first Christmas cracker

Posted on December 22, 2015 by elizabethjayne2015

Crackers are an English invention derived from a French idea. They were first made by Londoner Tom Smith, an apprentice confectioner specialising in the making of sweets and cake ornaments. When he had saved enough money, Smith set up his … Continue reading →

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