Letting off firecrackers is one of Chinese traditional in Chinese New Year. Chinese believe that the distinctive sound of the firecrackers can ward off bad spirits that are happened in the previous year and bring joyfulness and good luck for the coming year. Chinese New Year Firecrackers are used as decoration only. Each of firecrackers is approx. 1 1/4". The overall length is approx. 22". Since the firecrackers have different kinds, the one we will ship may be a little different from the pictre shown here. One firecracker is for this price.