Over the last 170 years, Christmas Crackers have become a traditional part of Christmas festivities, originating in 1847 when Tom Smith’s creativity and hard work resulted in the invention of the cracker we know and love today. Tom Smith holds the Royal Warrant as Suppliers of Christmas Crackers and Wrapping Paper By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen. Tom Smith Ltd, part of IG Design Group UK, has been the proud holder of a Royal Warrant to The Monarch since 1906.