Cringe-worthy jokes and bottle openers are all good fun, but those who really want to impress their Christmas guests should decorate their settings with crackers containing a pampering gift or two - treats that beauty lovers will certainly appreciate.
They also make wonderfully affordable Christmas gifts, perfect for anyone on a tight budget this festive season.
This year, there are plenty of fabulous options from the likes of Jo Malone, Nars and Benefit that look almost too pretty to pull apart.
Unsurprisingly, these gorgeous items are selling like hot cakes - so it's best to act fast. You'd be crackers to miss out...
Here are our favourites you can buy right here.
Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker, £32
If you didn't manage to get your hands on Jo Malone's advent calendar, this decorative cracker will give you a taste of the brand's luxury beauty products. Each one contains a travel-sized cologne, hand wash and body cream.
We're in love with the dapper harlequin design.
NARS Mini Orgasm Blush and Balm Cracker, £20
Okay, Nars' beauty cracker is a hands-down winner. It's packed with two must-have products - an Orgasm blush and matching lip balm.
The recipient will be glowing this party season.
L'Occitane Christmas Crackers Collection Gift Set, £19.80
L'Occitane has a selection of four crackers, each containing a two of the brand's much-loved body washes and hand creams.
With fragrances of cherry blossom, almond, lavender and shea included, it'll be easy to treat yourself and others this Christmas.
Benefit Glam I Am Cracker Set, £13.50
Unwrap Benefit's Glam I Am cracker to reveal its bestselling They're Real mascara, Hoola bronzer and POREfessional primer.
With its quirky but cute packaging, the set saves you a whopping 30% compared to purchasing the items individually. We'll take three!
Clarins Face & Lips Cracker Makeup Gift Set, £10
At just £10, this Clarins option would make the perfect stocking filler, especially as it comes with a luxurious lip oil and smoothing primer.
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Christmas Cracker, £5.50
Baby, it's cold outside - so treat your skin to this pretty-looking cracker containing Q+A's nourishing hyaluronic acid serum.
Ideal for all skin types, the glow-giving formula will help you fight winter skin and can be used in the mornings and evenings. There are seven other vegan-friendly surprises to choose from.
Sanctuary Spa Pamper Cracker, £10
Concealing a selection of luxurious bath and body miniatures, this Sanctuary Spa offering will help you properly pamper yourself after all the guests are gone.
You can enjoy a bath float, body wash, salt scrub, body lotion and heel balm.
