A firecracker (also known as a cracker, noise maker, banger or bunger)'s a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang; any visual effect's incidental to this goal. They've fuses, and are wrapped in a heavy paper casing, to contain the explosive compound. Firecrackers, along with fireworks originated in China. Culture Firecrackers are commonly used in celebration of holidays or festivals, such as Shab-e-Barat In Pakistan, H… (More on Firecrackers)