Christmas Crackers

Can i take them over to the US in checked luggage or not?  i can't remember!!!!!!

i didn't even think there might be a prob with this.  glad i haven't bought the 20 or so i need yet (waitrose has some divine looking ones)

well the whole explosive thing.... (those snaps!)

i can remember us chatting about this, but can't find it on here in the search

Last year we were asked specifically if we had Christmas crackers.  They're okay if you take the snaps out, though! 

You don't need to bring them, I noticed several stores (like Marshalls & Home Goods) have some really nice ones here in CT! I was surprised, they were almost unheard of 8 yrs ago.

Granted, they will not be as nice as Harrods, but they're very pretty nonetheless.

Cost Plus World Market has a bunch of them too.

has anyone seen crackers in New Jersey?  If so, no need for me to bring.  I could always get those cracker making kits and put them together in the US, but it seems like SOOOO much hassle for just a little pop!

i guess i feel like the ones in the us aren't the same....when i'm sure they are.

I have all the answers....About Christmas Crackers!

Check with your airline, but American will allow up to 12 crackers in each person's checked luggage.

You can buy them online at Crate & Barrel and Williams Sonoma.  They have a few different varieities, but all include a paper crown and a joke.

Alternatively, if you want to dish out a bit more money for crackers, Hotel Chocolate has some that include yummy chocolates instead of a toy.  The are UK based, but ship to the US.  http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/cx1/

I can't find anywhere on Northwest's site about not being able to take Christmas Crackers in my luggage.  Does anyone know if I take them on NWA flights?

I took them last year in my checked luggage on BA - we even got randomly chosen for a bag search, so it's not like they didn't notice they were in there.

I just flew over with a six pack of crackers. I didn't even give it a thought whether I could travel with them until I was asked to be randomly searched. I mentioned them before my bag was searched... I had a pretty empty bag so the box was just on top and couldn't be missed.

American Airlines said it wasn't a problem since they were in the checked bag but they did question it for a moment.

I bought some nice ones so it would have sucked to open them to get the snap out 

Any updates on this? I just purchased some, and only realized when the cashier had to age verify that (duh) there are teeny tiny explosives! We've 12 total with 3 people traveling, so I'm hoping that if I keep them in their boxes (tho ugh - big box) and split between two pieces of luggage, it'll hopefully be ok.
If not, I guess merry Christmas to the security folks!
Thanks!

I would think if they are in your checked luggage it should be okay-- but this is just a guess, good luck!

Alternatively, if you want to dish out a bit more money for crackers, Hotel Chocolate has some that include yummy chocolates instead of a toy.  The are UK based, but ship to the US.  http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/cx1/

I picked up these this year! They're lovely, although about 5 pounds a cracker. I think you get a discount if you buy several - I only got 2.