because inside the Christmas Crackers is a present.
because inside the cracker was a present and you recieve presents at christmas time! this was and fun way to get gifts!
it says on this website below hope this helps read more at: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/Xmas/crackers.html
They're just a bit of fun, which is what Christmas is all about
Tom Smith made christmas crackers in 1846.