I WONDER - Who Invented Christmas Crackers?

Tom Smith, a baker from London, invented Christmas crackers after being inspired by a trip to Paris. There, he encountered French sweets called Bonbons, which were sugared almonds wrapped in tissue paper. These treats inspired him to create a similar product in his bakery, adding a love motto inside the wrapper. This idea evolved into the Christmas cracker, which included toys, making it a popular festive item.

Who was the inventor of Christmas crackers?

• Tom Smith

• Jane Baker

• John Doe

• Emily Paris

What inspired Tom Smith to create Christmas crackers?

• A trip to Paris

• A trip to New York

• A visit to a toy factory

• A book he read

What was the French sweet that Tom tried in Paris?

• Macaron

• Éclair

• Bonbon

• Croissant

What did Tom Smith add inside the wrapper of his sweets?

• A map

• A coin

• A toy

• A love motto

What was the final product that Tom Smith created?

• A new type of candy

• A Christmas cracker with toys

• A Christmas tree decoration

• A holiday card