Nothing reveals one’s true colours quite like a bon bon. Bon bons or Christmas crackers have long been an added source of contention at Christmas lunch – coaxing the most dogged quest for victory even out of Grandma Gwen.
So, if you think your nearest and dearest can handle the heat, why not forgo the flimsy key-rings and nail clippers, and raise the stakes with a box of luxury Christmas crackers?
Read on for our curated edit of the 2024 edition Christmas crackers and bon bons from the likes of Mestige and Glasshouse that will really stoke the fire of sibling rivalry this Yuletide.
7 luxury Christmas crackers for the festive feast in 2024

Mestige Gold Stardust 6-pack crackers with Swarovski crystals
$41.43 (usually $65) at The Iconic
The shimmer of Christmas is well and truly alive with this Mestige bon bons that boast Austrian Swarovski crystals in its spoils.

Glasshouse fragrances Christmas bon bon – Midnight in Milan
$20 at Sephora
Smell the festivities with this limited edition Christmas bon bon from Glasshouse with two evocative scents – featuring top notes of fresh lime, bergamot and citrus.
Also available at:
- $19.95 at Look Fantastic

Mestige Wellness 10-pack Christmas crackers with natural gemstones
$36.75 (usually $49) at The Iconic
If you’re more about the DIY, you can craft your own bon bons with this environmentally responsible Christmas cracker kit and fill them with little luxuries.

Mestige silver holographic crackers 6-pack with Swarovski crystals
$48.75 (usually $65) at The Iconic
This silver holographic bon bon set from Mestige featuring a Swarovski crystal bracelet, necklace and pair of earrings – as well as cufflinks, a spin top and ballpoint pen – makes for a shiny gift this season.

OPI Nature Strong bon bon
$24.95 at Look Fantastic
Hark the herald nails, this luxe OPI bon bon elevates the glamour game of Christmas lunch.

Slip pure silk assorted scrunchie cracker
$50 at The Iconic
Ensure the competitive spirits are high around the table with this Slip cracker that features an award-winning assortment of pure silk scrunchies.

Star luxury handmade Christmas crackers 8-pack
$44.95 at Temple & Webster
The bright stars of these handmade bon bons will surely help guide you to Christmas lunch.