What was the first chritmas cracker made up of?

The first Christmas cracker was invented by Tom Smith in the 1840s. It was originally made of a twisted paper wrapper containing a small gift, a love motto, and a cracker snap that would make a noise when pulled apart. The concept was inspired by the French bonbon, which was a sweet treat wrapped in paper. Over time, Christmas crackers evolved to include various novelties, jokes, and festive themes.