Not everybody knows what a cracker is. I brought some home and a family member was ready to open one up and eat it. I explained that it has a little bit of gunpowder in it and "cracker" refers to the sound it makes and it's not filled with crackers to eat. He found this very disturbing and said they should have warnings on the package so someone doesn't blow his lip off.
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Wonderful card and I enjoy your story about the crackers! Happy PFF
ReplyDeletefunny story. i posted a story on the cracker or party popper too. if interested, it's http://pfranzme.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/british-party-popper-aka-cracker/.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice postcard. I really like the fact that you can see the embossed details on the back. Happy PFF!
ReplyDeleteSuch nice card.
ReplyDeleteEven the handwritting had faded, but I still can see the embossed details.
I wonder whether that design was also used for a different occasion. It sure doesn't look like Christmas.
ReplyDeleteOOOOOhhhhh can you turn this one into the 2 of us?
ReplyDeleteSusi
ps that cracker story is pretty dang amusing, too
ReplyDeleteSusi
I LOVE this post and the postcard is just lovely. My goodness! Thank you so much for sharing. Happy PFF, and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou can buy Christmas crackers at Pier One and World Market. We had them at our place settings at Christmas dinner as children; and I'm delighted to find them here so easily now. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you have postcards that were actually sent and share the stories here. I love it.
ReplyDeleteSomehow a granny suggesting that the kids play with a firecracker is like suggesting they go play in traffic!