Traditional Deluxe Christmas Crackers From the Tom Smith Collection Each cracker is 14 inches long and there are 6 crackers in a box. 3 each of 2 designs. Click the alternate photo to view cracker contents. Cracker contents may vary from what is pictured but will be of similar value. For those not familiar with Crackers, they contain a paper crown (folded tissue party hat), a motto (British joke or riddle), the cracker-snap, and a small gift or novelty item. For more information on the History of Crackers and in particular, the Tom Smith collection, Click Here.