Christmas crackers are often considered expensive due to the time and effort that goes into making them. The paper used to wrap the cracker is often made by hand, and the contents inside the cracker are carefully selected and curated to ensure the right mix of gifts and surprises. Additionally, many of the items inside a cracker, such as the hats, toys, and jokes, are often custom-made and of high quality. All of this adds up to a higher cost compared to other types of Christmas decorations and gifts.