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by anigbrowl 2725 days ago
For those outside the USA, I regret to inform you there is no such thing as a 'Christmas egg' and no Christmas traditions involving eggs. May I suggest you calling it a Christmas cracker?
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I think it's a pun on easter egg.
True, but it is feeble and misleading. Software Easter eggs have to be searched for but this one seems to be just there.
>For those outside the USA

USA did not invent Christmas, even if you are right with your statement about 'Christmas eggs', I don't see the point of remarking that you are American as if that will make you some sort of Christmas authority.

What is a Christmas cracker?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_cracker

“Christmas crackers are festive gifts that make a snapping sound when opened.” For example, a Christmas cracker could contain a paper with jokes on it, a paper crown, and a puzzle where you have to disconnect two linked ring-like metal pieces.

Ah, the rich, storied tradition of the Christmas Cracker.