tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post6984147900273268786..comments2024-03-28T15:15:38.162-07:00Comments on hostess of the humble bungalow: For my money Robin Reed is TOP of the POPS!hostess of the humble bungalowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-70986703170216644102010-12-13T12:06:11.905-08:002010-12-13T12:06:11.905-08:00Fiona- I have been fooled before by crackers and n...Fiona- I have been fooled before by crackers and now I am very careful about the contents. It is so much better when the company puts pictures of the contents on the box :)<br /><br />Suburban Princess- Hooray! Maybe you'll let us have a peek at them on your blog.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-13938930653754035542010-12-13T10:21:44.248-08:002010-12-13T10:21:44.248-08:00I found some cracker kits - I am just filling them...I found some cracker kits - I am just filling them with chocolates and candies :O)Suburban Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229769705478339351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-75796380665237644122010-12-13T10:06:10.911-08:002010-12-13T10:06:10.911-08:00Beautiful crackers are a lovely indulgence at Chri...Beautiful crackers are a lovely indulgence at Christmas. It's good you have a reliable source. Worst are the ones that look and are expensive and complete rubbish inside.<br /><br />I've been doing the freeze double and reheat thing at the moment too.Fiona Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493105915055099408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-13796123568748854732010-12-12T17:12:03.170-08:002010-12-12T17:12:03.170-08:00Duchesse- Oh my your guests are very fortunate...m...Duchesse- Oh my your guests are very fortunate...maybe you'll post an image of these for us to see.<br /><br />Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) welcome! Happy to hear that you enjoy the same tradition...and the explanation of the jokes happens here too.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-72287343323591218132010-12-12T17:02:37.302-08:002010-12-12T17:02:37.302-08:00We love our Christmas crackers! The bad jokes are...We love our Christmas crackers! The bad jokes are the most fun, and usually they have to be explained to someone! We always wear the hats, and when someone new is at the table they have to join in too. LindaLinda (More Fun Less Laundry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14460063428965240523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-16471129123158316092010-12-12T14:58:02.341-08:002010-12-12T14:58:02.341-08:00I make my own crackers too and enjoy finding littl...I make my own crackers too and enjoy finding little treats that I squirrel away all year, so each person has one made for him or her, with perfume samples, Japanese paper clips, magnets, etc,<br /><br />Toronto readers can find good crackers at The Papery in Yorkville.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-2358073580089826952010-12-12T10:00:56.027-08:002010-12-12T10:00:56.027-08:00theduchessofH - According to mette, the Finnish do...theduchessofH - According to mette, the Finnish do not have crackers...<br />our Christmas traditions are a mix of many cultures.<br /><br />Missing Goat - Homemade crackers do sound appealing...I have seen some lovely ones at craft fairs.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-90025990264997574372010-12-12T07:15:14.579-08:002010-12-12T07:15:14.579-08:00I've never heard of this company - but boy oh ...I've never heard of this company - but boy oh boy, what an upgrade on the cracker! My freind makes them every year - I am always in awe of this. Good idea on the double dinner/freezer idea too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07773662097889702362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-31867315719771074342010-12-11T22:41:37.083-08:002010-12-11T22:41:37.083-08:00Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas, without ...Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas, without crackers! Nowadays I buy mine at HomeSense. They're cheap as chips, and are nicer than many that I can recall.<br />I checked the boxes,on the ones I purchased. One is made in China; Celebration brand; and the other is 'The Olde English Cracker Company, made in the UK.<br /><br />My Finnish husband hates wearing the paper hats; but nobody escapes it, in our family!No Sacrifice Bagshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768755519910407042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-70999073724188750412010-12-11T18:51:36.500-08:002010-12-11T18:51:36.500-08:00Britta- Molten lead is new to me...and that sounds...Britta- Molten lead is new to me...and that sounds like such a fun New Years...<br />I plan to have a New Years Party so I'll need to get some blow outs, hats and other fun stuff to go with the bubbly! Thank you for putting that thought forward.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-15322588094340767272010-12-11T10:40:16.940-08:002010-12-11T10:40:16.940-08:00Dear Hostess,
those crackers sound good! Here I h...Dear Hostess, <br />those crackers sound good! Here I have to go to Evelyn&Crabtree to get some or order them at V&A museumshop - till now I didn't think of the Internet. <br />In Germany we wear funny paperhats on New Years Eve (well, some people still do), pull crackers then and throw blow-outs at each other (some use confetti - that you will find in June still somewhere...) And everybody loves "melting lead" over a flame - on a spoon, than thrown into cold water - the bizzare forms tell your fortune for the new year. Christmas is somewhat contemplative - but now I will jazz it up!Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-32816468117412504042010-12-11T09:39:27.324-08:002010-12-11T09:39:27.324-08:00LaVieQuotidienne- That's wonderful...I didn...LaVieQuotidienne- That's wonderful...I didn't realize how extensively these crackers were used...thought it might have been the UK and Canada.<br /><br />metscan- Christmas Eve Mass has a certain enchantment and magic...as do the bright eyed children...your traditions sound lovely.hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-55144036700827470102010-12-10T22:32:02.689-08:002010-12-10T22:32:02.689-08:00The Christmas tradition yo write, is totally unkno...The Christmas tradition yo write, is totally unknown to me. Our traditions here on Christmas Eve are, decorating the tree, probably going to the church and taking candles to to the graveyard. Naturally the Christmas sauna, the dinner, and afterwards waiting for the Santa Claus to visit and then opening the gifts. Those who wish, drink glög all day long and probably a cognac before going to bed. Christmas carols are sung, especially, if there are small children around.mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-22455058951883902232010-12-10T20:39:29.167-08:002010-12-10T20:39:29.167-08:00We have had Christmas crackers for as long as I ca...We have had Christmas crackers for as long as I can remember and if they weren't on the table everyone, particulary my grandchildren, would be very disapointed. Just another fun Christmas tradition.(-:La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-8820465330997761162010-12-10T16:46:10.547-08:002010-12-10T16:46:10.547-08:00Northmoon- These must be availble somewhere in Tor...Northmoon- These must be availble somewhere in Toronto...happy hunting!<br /><br />LaBeletteRouge- You'd fit in well here then! <br />BTW I got a newsletter from WW and they have a new points plan...<br />looks good....not as good as your photo does for that Blog review though!<br /><br />Anne-Marie- We forget we even have them on...it's all part of the fun!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-39304491209732142782010-12-10T16:31:23.368-08:002010-12-10T16:31:23.368-08:00Timely post Hostess for I'm pondering the crac...Timely post Hostess for I'm pondering the crackers dilema once again. I'm over the cheap varieties and was considering making my own but am stumped about the gift inclusion. After reading this post I might check out the more expensive brands.<br />My grown-up kids groan about the gaudy hats but...it's family tradition and they must don the hat for at least 2 minutes or will not be fed! <br />xxAnnie ~ Red Roses and Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02054762115763930358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-895647081556329672010-12-10T11:59:54.679-08:002010-12-10T11:59:54.679-08:00I always enjoy the bad jokes that come in the crac...I always enjoy the bad jokes that come in the crackers. I am a big fan of groaner jokes.La Belette Rougehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686717070120116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5385735624350758337.post-46956122441066156882010-12-10T08:43:22.641-08:002010-12-10T08:43:22.641-08:00We always do crackers after grace just before eati...We always do crackers after grace just before eating at Christmas dinner. Then everyone has to wear their hat too! <br /><br />The prizes in these look way better than the plasic items we usually find in them. Must see if I can locate this brand in Toronto.Northmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597456926736581361noreply@blogger.com