What to put in your kids Christmas Eve box this year?

Christmas Eve is the most exciting night of the year. The build up to Christmas is celebrated by carol singing, putting up stockings, wrapping presents and leaving out milk for Father Christmas. With all the excitement of the next day, it may be quite difficult to put the kids to bed. So if you want to cosy up with mulled wine instead of constantly prying little fingers from the Christmas gifts, why don’t you add a little festive magic for the kids? Christmas Eve boxes have quickly become a trending modern tradition, let’s see how you can .

What is a Christmas eve box?

A Christmas Eve box is a curation of small gifts and festive treats given to children the night before Christmas to ease the excitement. These fun filled boxes are definitely not limited to the young, and include the young at heart. Some families even make up boxes for the furry members of the clan.

Christmas eve fillers - What to put in a Christmas Eve box for kids

Christmas Eve boxes tend to be very personal to the recipient, and are usually filled with presents that can be used and enjoyed on the night. Some of the Christmas Eve box fillers include chocolate, pyjamas, books and small toys. Parents often include a special item, such as a personalised gift to make sure it doesn’t get lost in the unwrapping frenzy of the next morning.

Not sure how to get started? Here’s a easy Christmas Eve box guide, filled with fun ideas for kids:

1. Choose a Christmas Eve box: the first thing you need is to pick a Christmas Eve box to fill with fun goodies. These wooden boxes can be personalised with your child’s name and reused year after year. Think of this purchase as an investment for your new Christmas family tradition. There are so many to choose from, but the Festive Woodland Red Christmas Eve Box is our favourite option for boys, and the Jolly Holly Christmas Eve Box is a hit for girls. If you’re looking for a special box for a baby, check out the Tiny Tatty Teddy Christmas Eve Large Keepsake Box.

2. Pop in festive treats: is it even Christmas without treats? Spoil the kids with sweets of your choice, but be sure to add a pack of hot chocolate bombs. Not only is it fun to watch the mini marshmallows escape as the Belgian chocolate melts, but it makes the perfect cuppa cacao just in time for the Christmas movie!

3. Choose a Christmas Mug: now that you’ve got the hot chocolate sorted, it would only be right to add a personalised mug. Put their name on it, and you can be sure that there’ll be no more fighting about cups (or mugs) for the next year.

4. Add games & puzzles: for their entertainment (and your sanity), pop a board game in the box to stir up some healthy competition. If you’re looking for a bit of peace and quiet, opt for a fun puzzle. It’s a fun way to engage the whole family, and a good excuse to sip on more hot chocolate (or mulled wine if you need an excuse).

5. Include fluffy slippers & pyjamas: Christmas calls for cosy gifts such as fluffy slippers and festive PJ’s. Add a cute pair of socks or novelty Highland Cow slippers to spread the festive warmth.

6. Select a crafty gift: channel their inner creativity by popping a craft kit in your child’s box. It will keep them busy in the days after Christmas, once all the gift related adrenaline has worn out, and is a great opportunity to try their little hands at something new, like DIY Henna or making Macarons.

7. Christmas Teddy bear: how about a soft and cuddly companion? Kids love soft toys & teddy bears gifts. If you’re wondering what would work well for teenagers, look no further than the Kenji Plush toys which have taken the world by storm!

8. Slip in a fun toy: we know the 25th is the big day for toys, but spread out the excitement by adding a small kids toy that you know they’ll love!

9. Add a last Christmas tree decoration: while you’re creating new traditions, this is another fun one to add to your list. Include a special tree decoration in the Christmas Eve boxes, and slowly build up your child’s own collection of Christmas essentials.