Extra Large & Jumbo Christmas Crackers
Bigger Crackers, Bigger Surprises
If you want your Christmas crackers to hold more than the usual tiny gifts, our Extra Large and Jumbo Christmas crackers give you considerably more room to play with.
Designed for larger gifts and multiple smaller surprises, these oversized crackers bring something different to the Christmas table and are perfect for gift giving too. They look spectacular, they create a bigger reveal and, because they are reusable keepsake crackers, they can be carefully opened and enjoyed again and again.
Whether you are looking for a substantial Christmas gift wrapped as a cracker, a collection of little surprises for one special person, or an alternative to a traditional gift box or party bag, our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers give you the space to make it happen.
What Are Extra Large & Jumbo Christmas Crackers?
Extra Large and Jumbo crackers are exactly what their names suggest: much bigger crackers designed to accommodate larger or multiple gifts.
Our Extra Large crackers measure 41cm when assembled, with a generous 16.8cm × 8cm barrel. Our Jumbo crackers are even bigger at 50cm long, with a 20.4cm × 9cm barrel.
That additional space makes a real difference. Instead of being limited to the smallest traditional cracker fillers, you have room to create something much more substantial.
And these aren't simply oversized disposable crackers. Our Extra Large and Jumbo designs are also reusable keepsake crackers, made with our unique two-part construction. Rather than pulling them apart and destroying them, your recipient simply slides the cracker open to discover what's inside. The cracker remains intact, ready to be refilled, reused or treasured as a keepsake.
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Why Choose a Bigger Christmas Cracker?
Traditional Christmas crackers are wonderful, but they can be restrictive when you want to give something a little more exciting.
A bigger cracker gives you more freedom.
You can choose a larger individual gift, combine several smaller presents into one cracker, or create a carefully considered collection of surprises for each guest.
Instead of asking, "What tiny thing will fit inside a cracker?", you can start with the much more enjoyable question:
"What would I love to give this person?"
Then choose the cracker size to suit.
More room for gifts – The larger barrels give you significantly more space than a standard cracker, making them particularly useful when your chosen gift is simply too substantial for a conventional cracker.
More than one surprise - You don't have to fill the cracker with one large gift. The extra space can be used for several smaller gifts, creating a personalised collection of surprises for one person.
A memorable alternative to gift wrapping - An Extra Large or Jumbo cracker can turn the presentation of a gift into part of the experience. Instead of handing over an ordinary gift box, your recipient gets to slide open a beautifully decorated cracker and discover what you've chosen for them.
Perfect for generous gifting - If you like your Christmas crackers to feel like proper gifts rather than simply table decorations, these larger sizes are made for you.
What Can You Put Inside an Extra Large or Jumbo Cracker?
The answer depends on the exact size and shape of your gifts, but the larger barrels open up many more possibilities.
Think about gifts such as:
- Beauty and toiletry gifts
- Socks and smaller clothing gifts
- Stationery and craft gifts
- Small games and puzzles
- Christmas decorations and ornaments
- Candles and scented gifts
- Wellbeing and self-care gifts
- Gourmet treats and festive surprises
- Several smaller cracker fillers together
- A main gift accompanied by a selection of little extras
- Personalised gifts chosen specifically for the recipient
The key is to think about the barrel dimensions, rather than simply the overall length of the cracker. The Extra Large has a 16.8cm × 8cm barrel, while the Jumbo has a 20.4cm × 9cm barrel.
For inspiration, you can also explore our range of cracker fillers and gifts by type.
Extra Large vs Jumbo: Which Size Should You Choose?
Both sizes are designed for bigger gifting, but the Jumbo gives you another step up in capacity.
41cm assembled length
16.8cm × 8cm barrel
Choose Extra Large when you want noticeably more space than a standard cracker, while keeping the cracker slightly more compact on the table – it will still be a dobber though!
50cm assembled length
20.4cm × 9cm barrel
Choose Jumbo when you want to make a real statement or your chosen gifts need that extra room. The larger barrel is ideal when you want to create a particularly generous cracker containing:
If you're unsure which to choose, measure the largest part of the gift you want to put inside first. The barrel dimensions are the most useful guide.
Huge Crackers for More Than Just Christmas Crackers
Although particularly suited to Christmas dinner tables, our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers can be used whenever you want the fun and presentation of a cracker with the capacity of a larger gift container.
They can work beautifully for:
Christmas dinner - Give each guest their own generous cracker filled specifically for them. Rather than identical novelty gifts, you can create something personal and thoughtful for every place setting.
Family celebrations - Fill them with a combination of treats, games, jokes and little gifts to make a family gathering even more memorable.
Children's Christmas crackers - The additional space gives you more flexibility when choosing age-appropriate toys, games, stationery and other surprises.
Luxury gifting - Use a larger cracker to present a more substantial gift in an unexpected way.
Party bags and favours - Our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers can also be used as an alternative to conventional party bags or gift boxes when you want something more distinctive.
What are Keepsake Crackers?
Although size is the main reason to choose these extra large and jumbo crackers, there is another important difference: they are keepsake crackers.
Our keepsake construction was created for people who don't want a beautiful cracker to be destroyed the moment it is opened. The two-part design gently slides apart, allowing the recipient to discover the contents without tearing the cracker.
Once opened, the cracker can be:
- Kept as a memento
- Refilled for another celebration
- Reused year after year
- Refilled and regifted
- Used as part of your Christmas decorations
The idea behind keepsake crackers is simple: make something worth keeping.
You can read more about how our reusable keepsake crackers work in our dedicated Keepsake Crackers guide.
A Better Way to Give a Christmas Cracker Gift
There is something particularly satisfying about giving someone a gift inside a cracker.
It combines the anticipation of opening a present with the tradition of the Christmas cracker. The recipient sees the cracker on the table, but doesn't necessarily know what is waiting inside.
With an Extra Large cracker or Jumbo cracker, you can take that idea much further.
Fill it with a selection of things chosen specifically for one person. Add their favourite treats, a useful little gift, something funny and perhaps one more special surprise.
The result is much more personal than a generic cracker.
And because the cracker itself can be kept, the packaging becomes part of the gift too.
Make Your Own Extra Large & Jumbo Christmas Crackers
Our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers are supplied as DIY cracker-making sets, giving you the freedom to decide exactly what goes inside.
Each kit includes the components needed to make your crackers, including the exclusive two-part keepsake cracker boards, adjustable paper hats, traditional Christmas jokes and online assembly instructions.
You can choose packs to make one, six or twelve crackers, with ribbon options available on selected packs.
This means you can create a completely individual cracker for every person around your table rather than settling for whatever happens to come inside a ready-made cracker.
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One for the Kids & One for the Adults!
Our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers aren't just for Christmas — they're a fun and memorable way to present gifts for all kinds of celebrations.
With dedicated designs for kids and other designs for adults, you can choose a cracker that feels right for the person receiving it and fill it with gifts chosen especially for them. The generous size gives you plenty of room to go beyond traditional cracker fillers, whether that's toys and games for children, or more grown-up treats and gifts for adults.
For children, think of a cracker packed with little surprises, creative gifts, treats, stationery or games. For adults, the extra space opens up possibilities for beauty and wellbeing gifts, accessories, gourmet treats, hobbies and other more substantial presents.
And because they're keepsake crackers, the experience doesn't have to end when the cracker is opened. Once the gifts have been discovered, the cracker can be carefully kept and enjoyed again for another celebration.
Different people. Different gifts. One brilliantly oversized cracker.
How Do You Fill a Jumbo Christmas Cracker?
The most important thing is to think about the shape and dimensions of your gifts before you start assembling the cracker.
For the best results:
- Choose your gifts first.
- Measure anything substantial, paying particular attention to its widest point.
- Remember – A SQUARE PEG DOES NOT FIT IN A ROUND HOLE!
- Compare the measurements with the cracker barrel.
- Arrange multiple smaller gifts so they sit comfortably together.
- Avoid overfilling the barrel — you want the cracker to close neatly – no bulges!
- Add tissue paper or suitable wrapping if you want to create an extra sense of anticipation.
Our guide to fitting gifts into your crackers can provide further inspiration and practical advice.
Why Make Your Own Larger Crackers?
Making your own crackers means you're not restricted to the standard combination of a hat, joke and mini novelty.
You decide what each person receives.
For a family Christmas, that might mean a different collection of gifts for every member of the family. For a special celebration, you could coordinate the cracker contents with the occasion. For a more luxurious Christmas table, you can choose quality gifts that genuinely reflect the person sitting in front of you.
And because these are reusable keepsake crackers, the effort you put into making them doesn't have to be for one Christmas only.
Extra Large & Jumbo Crackers for a More Personal Christmas
Sometimes bigger really is better, matron!
Our Extra Large and Jumbo Christmas crackers give you the freedom to move beyond the limitations of traditional cracker fillers and create something much more personal.
Choose an Extra Large cracker for a 41cm cracker with a 16.8cm × 8cm barrel, or go for a Jumbo cracker at 50cm with a 20.4cm × 9cm barrel when you need even more room.
Both give you the distinctive look and excitement of a Christmas cracker, combined with the capacity to hold larger gifts or several smaller surprises. And because they're reusable keepsake crackers, the beautiful cracker doesn't have to be thrown away once Christmas dinner is over.
More space. More surprises. More possibilities — and a cracker worth keeping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an Extra Large Christmas cracker?
An Extra Large Christmas cracker is a larger-than-standard cracker designed to accommodate bigger gifts or multiple smaller gifts. Our Extra Large keepsake crackers measure 41cm when assembled and have a 16.8cm × 8cm barrel.
- What is a Jumbo Christmas cracker?
A Jumbo Christmas cracker is our largest cracker size, designed to provide even more room for substantial gifts or collections of smaller gifts. Our Jumbo keepsake crackers measure 50cm when assembled and have a 20.4cm × 9cm barrel.
- What can I put inside a Jumbo Christmas cracker?
You can use a Jumbo cracker for larger individual gifts or several smaller presents, including beauty gifts, stationery, soft accessories, toys, games, decorations, treats and other suitable gifts. Check the dimensions of your chosen items against the 20.4cm × 9cm barrel.
- Are Extra Large and Jumbo crackers reusable?
Yes. Our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers use our reusable keepsake construction. They are designed to slide open rather than being pulled apart, so the cracker remains intact and can be kept, refilled, reused or regifted.
- Do Extra Large and Jumbo crackers have snaps?
No. These keepsake crackers are not designed to be used with traditional cracker snaps. They are intended to be carefully slid open so that the cracker remains intact for future use.
- Are Extra Large and Jumbo crackers suitable for larger gifts?
Yes. Their larger barrels are specifically designed to provide more room for larger gifts and multiple smaller surprises. However, because gifts vary in shape, always check the dimensions of the individual item before purchasing or filling. Remember – square pegs don’t fit in round holes!
- Can I put several gifts inside one large cracker?
Absolutely. One of the advantages of the Extra Large and Jumbo sizes is the additional space available for creating a collection of gifts and surprises for one recipient. Go for it!
- Can I use a large cracker instead of a gift box?
Yes. Our Extra Large and Jumbo crackers can be an imaginative alternative to conventional gift boxes, particularly when you want the presentation of a gift to be part of the occasion.
- Are these DIY cracker kits?
Yes. They are DIY making sets that you assemble yourself and then fill with your own chosen gifts and surprises. Pack options are available for making one, six or twelve crackers. They are VERY easy to assemble – honestly…
- Where can I find more keepsake crackers?
Our Keepsake Crackers collection includes other reusable cracker sizes and designs. If you specifically need more room for gifts, our Extra Large crackers & Jumbo crackers collections are the place to start.
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