Jenn's right.  We have them here in specialty stores in North Carolina; I
got some a few years ago for a Xmas party and they were a smash hit!

        Kathy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Zubko" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 8:54 PM
Subject: Christmas crackers


> Hi,
>
> Christmas crackers are little gifts wrapped up in a tube, and tied on =
> both ends. They make a popping sound when you open them. Sometimes they =
> have toys in them, paper hats, etc.
>
> I am a Canadian, and only 23, and I know this!
> They are usually sold in boxes of ten at the store. You can indeed get =
> them in North America-- I always szee them in Sears/Walmart. Usually =
> they are put on top of the dinner plates to be opened prior to Christmas =
> dinner.
> Hope this helps
> Jenn