Most crackers contain a paper hat, a joke and a mini screwdriver set. On the other end of the spectrum we have Jo Malone’s covetable Christmas Crackers. They contain a Grapefruit Cologne (9ml) and ‘treat’ sizes of the Pomegranate Noir body creme and Basil Lime & Mandarin Handwash. Treats indeedy. As well as being brilliantly decadent additions to the festive table, they make great gifts; chic, luxurious and no need to wrap!

Jo Malone Crackers, £28 available from counters nationwide – they seem to have sold like hotcakes, so you might have to do a bit of hunting! If you can’t find them but love the idea of having ‘beauty’ crackers on the dinner table then I can suggest an alternative in the form of This Works‘ versions in ‘Dream’ and ‘Star’. Each contains a little balm (sleep balm or turbo balm, both brilliant) and they are £9 with free delivery at FeelUnique here: http://tidd.ly/ec999d0d