I have been creating a Christmas Eve box for my son since his very first Christmas in 2008. I am not sure where the idea came from… Probably Pinterest… But I instantly loved the idea.
Christmas Eve has long been my favourite day of the festive season. Obviously most poeple would say Christmas day but for me the 24th is the ultimate! It’s a really magical day, full of excitement and anticipation.
I have used this love for Christmas eve to base our Christmas eve box on. I fill it full of wonderful items that we can then shape our day around. Today for Blogmas day 9, I am sharing what to put in your special delivery!
How to create a Christmas eve box
I try not to spend too much money on our boxes but it is about filling the whole day with fun so I think it can be justified. If you want to, it can be helpful to set a budget.
For my children, it is one box each to save on arguments. When it was just the boy and I, we’d have a special box to share together. The Elves always leave our boxes for us. It is a great way to end their visit and makes them seem even more special!
But the question of course is what do I fill it with, that’s why you’re here right!
Christmas eve box ‘ingredients’
I want to break it down in to sections for you which will offer lots of great ideas for you Christmas Eve day of Fun!
Breakfast Choices
Waffles
Pancake mix
Christmas shaped crumpets
Cereals
Daytime activities
Baking set
Reindeer food ingredients (Oats, Bird seed and dried fruit)
Christmas colouring setter
Thank you Santa letters
Gingerbread house kit
Christmas T-Shirt/Jumper
Day out tickets
Christmas craft set
Evening activities
Christmas Film
New Christmas Pjs
Bubble bath
New Christmas flannel
Bath Bomb
Glowsticks (In the bath! Best thing EVER!)
Christmas socks
Santa’s magic Key
Hot Chocolate
Popcorn
A Christmas story book
Santa Stockings
This might seem a lot, but this is a full day of festive fun. You can’t put a price on that. And this Christmas eve box is the reason why Christmas Eve is my most favourite day of the year.
Do you have Christmas boxes? Is it a step too far for you or is it all part of the magic? What’s your must have item?
These are some great suggestions. Splitting it down into different parts of the day really helps to give you an idea of what to include. I really wish Christmas eve boxes were a thing when I was little.
Such a great post and some lovely ideas! I’ve never had or done Christmas Eve boxes before but I think they’re a bloody brilliant idea for kids to get the excitement going! x
I had never actually heard of a Christmas Eve box until I started reading Blogmas posts this year. It’s an interesting tradition. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Christmas Eve boxes seem like such a simple idea but I have never thought of this before – it’s brilliant for all ages! I know I would get excited over it, let alone kids!
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I feel like we have to include chocolate on this list 🙂
All the best, Michelle (michellesclutterbox.com)
That is such a great idea! I’ve never done a Christmas Eve box before, but maybe I should this year. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve never heard of this, but it seems like a great idea for kids. The day before xmas has a lot of suspense and anticipation so it’s a good thing to get them busy!
I’ve got pyjamas, some sweets, a book and colouring activities in my sons. I usually do a DVD too but we have so many to watch on Netflix that I’ve left it this year
I did a Christmas eve box for my fiance last year with underwear/ socks to wear on Christmas morning, along with some chocolates, a DVD etc and it was really nice. If/ when we have kids I can’t wait to do a box with some of the suggestions you’ve mentioned x
I think a Christmas Eve box is such a good idea and whilst I don’t have children, I did debate making one for my husband x
Oh that’s a lovely idea!
I have actually never thought about including breakfast items but that is such a good idea, definitely going to add.
We’ve always had new PJ’s on xmas eve and a takeaway whilst watching a film with yummy goodies! This Christmas eve box sounds full of wonderful things!
I’ve never done a Christmas Eve box before but I am thinking I might this year as I think the kids will love!
Some lovely ideas here, you have just reminded me that I have something to add to the kids Christmas eve box – thank you