The words go back to the eighteenth century but the best known melody was derived from a traditional folk song by Frederic Austin in 1909. This charming cracker will help you to remember the presents given on each day, if like me, your mind goes blank after 5 gold rings!

Each of your six crackers comes with a gift from the selection shown, a joke, a silver or gold paper hat and of course a snap.

Although the mischievous elves that make your crackers are always misbehaving they are also very kind and thoughtful, which is why in one or two of your crackers you will find some extra surprises. They also include a couple of spare hats just in case of mishaps.

All Christmas Crackers are sent free of charge using the Royal Mail 1st Class delivery service.