Christmas traditions in Scotland The Christmas Crackers
I Christmas crackers are a well-established tradition in Scotland and throughout the Anglo-Saxon world and never miss the table on Christmas Day . They are used as placeholders and start at the beginning of the lunch / dinner / after dinner ... joy in the festivities to begin!
... both in the formal dinners ... that in the after dinner with friends
They have the appearance of a large candy inside of which is "hidden" a gift, and start pulling on the ends, making a small bang. This is due to cracker snap ... "Stick card" (pictured below).
course, dogs also may participate ... their way
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addition to the gift inside the cracker never fails ...
a wreath of paper (
here), so you can make some festive photos ...
... and then a joke or a riddle to stay in the theme of happiness ...
There are economic, but also expensive ... depending on the value of the gifts inside and decorations outside ... Services, but also handmade , like these pictured above.
You can also buy the crackers without a little thought into ... so you can choose you own of trinkets to insert ... is the method I prefer ...
In fact, I chose these as the top few for adults, and these kids down to the ...
The gifts I will go to the store to buy fair trade of my city ...
But if you want,
can be created entirely by hand ... There are many tutorials online. After watching this video
on youtube I will try too ... It 's very clear, but remember to remove the side tubes once the cracker ... I think she does not say (if you watch the video you'll understand).
I cracker snap can be purchased in stores or online fireworks for a few cents ... But you need to calculate the shipping costs of course ... Instead
here to see how they create some
Victorian ... with the crepe paper, stickers and theme of the thread of raffia to tie ... very nice. However, you can indulge all you want ...
delicate ...
...sexy
...stile country
...e volendo, insieme ai pensierini potete inserire coriandoli d'oro e argento così da creare una pioggia luccicosa al momento dell'apertura ... ma anche caramelle, cioccolatini... e se li avete personalizzati potete mettere delle targhette con i nomi dei vostri ospiti...
Qualche idea per i regalini da inserire... di piccole dimensioni e poco costosi :
... un delizioso e luccicante
vintage ring with hematite, perhaps under the party to wear ... seems to be a stone from the properties invigorating
Here according to the ancient sages
... or maybe a soft pom pom keychain ... lip gloss or a shaped candy, or both together
... of mini cushions handmade scented with cinnamon / spices to hang ...
For the gentlemen ... but not only
These are very nice ... Pens made with "boards" recycled ... for computer enthusiasts. Click x to see them up close
... then microscopes, pens, mini torches , Lucette for glasses, etc ...
Pens that "sing" for children ...
... a little mouse beloved cat
These ideas I got them directly from here
If you have decided to give the jewels this year ...
surprise your loved ones by placing them in a christmas cracker, instead of the usual package, perhaps omitting crown and joke ... but remember that the gift normally ends on the floor so if it is of value to be protected ...
Whether it's a roaring Christmas!
