Discover the history of Tom Smith

Since creating the first-ever Christmas crackers in 1847, Tom Smith has become a global tradition.

Tom Smith heritage is the world’s largest Christmas cracker brand and is the only one of its kind to hold a royal warrant as suppliers of crackers and wrap by appointment to King Charles III, having been awarded its first one in 1906 by the then Prince Of Wales, later King George V.

Every year IG Design Group produces exclusive Christmas crackers for the royal household, although designs and contents are kept a closely-guarded secret.

Watch the video below to learn more about the heritage of Tom Smith and discover the innovation, design expertise and spirit behind the company.