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Are you wanting to figure out how to create a Christmas Eve box? Or maybe you’re just looking for new Christmas Eve box ideas this year – This post is sure to give you all the ideas for this years Christmas Eve box.
Recently I’ve been seeing a lot about Christmas Eve boxes.
If you haven’t heard of them, it’s essentially it’s a holiday tradition you can start within your family. And boy, do I love a good ole holiday tradition!
It’s a box of goodies that you give to your kids on Christmas eve.
If you’re like me then you’re probably thinking…wait why would I give my kids presents the night before they receive presents?…But really it’s not meant to be a present but, more of a sentimental gift.
Christmas Eve boxes are a fun way to create fun memories in your family.
Christmas Eve boxes aren’t about doing more work or spending more money, it’s all about compiling things into a box that will create a day of family bonding.
Gift Ideas To Add To Your Christmas Eve Box:
- Christmas Movies – Make the perfect Christmas eve by selecting a few different Christmas movies to watch together
- Christmas Pajamas – Getting everyone their own set of Christmas Pajamas to wake up on Christmas with is a great way to get everyone in the spirit.
- Hot Cocoa Mix + Mug – What’s a better Christmas eve beverage than hot cocoa? And adding in a Christmas mug to make it extra special.
- Popcorn – for your Christmas movie marathon.
- Christmas Book – snuggle up together and read a Christmas story.
Christmas Eve Box Ideas For Kids, Toddlers & Preschoolers:
Adding a Christmas Eve box to your family traditions, especially with kids will help get them extra excited for the holiday.
Prompting them to understand how Christmas is the perfect time to connect with family and make memories together.
Christmas Eve Box Ideas For Younger Kids:
- A Note From Santa – add in a note from santa to them, to get them feeling excited and extra special
- Christmas Stickers – stickers are always a huge hit with my kids, give them some fun Christmas stickers like these.
- Christmas Craft – Get them an easy and fun and mess free Christmas Craft to do like this foam Christmas tree to decorate.
- Play Christmas Games – Christmas games are always so fun do with the kids, try something easy like this popular reindeer antler toss game.
Even More Christmas Eve Box Ideas For Kids:
- Gingerbread House – add a Gingerbread House kit to make on Christmas Eve.
- Christmas Scavenger Hunt – This fun Scavenger Hunt Christmas game is sure to keep everyone entertained.
- Christmas Go-Fish – This Christmas Go Fish is perfect the perfect game for all ages, even your littlest ones can play.
- House Slippers – My kids love slippers, which is why these warm and comfy House Slippers will be perfect for walking around the house in.
- Sugar Cookie Decorating Kit – This Christmas sugar cookie decorating kit will be something the kids would love to do – save some for Santa!
- Build A Snow Globe Kit – your kids will love to make their very own Snow Globe with this Kit for Christmas.
- Reindeer Food – Make or Put out some Reindeer Food.
- Make Christmas Ornaments – Add a few last minute Christmas Ornaments to the tree and have for next year.
Christmas Eve Box Ideas For Mom & Dad:
Christmas Eve Boxes don’t have to only be for the kids, afterall, we love surprises too! Get your spouse a few fun surprises for their own Christmas Eve Box as part of the tration.
Adding in fun things they love to get them excited as well. Here are some ideas of what to add to your Christmas Eve Box:
- Matching Christmas Pajamas – I love the idea of the whole family wearing Matching Christmas Pajamas for the memories.
- Favorite Snack & Drink – Add in their favorite snack and a drink, I know my husband would love a few Whiskey shooters in his box or maybe a celebratory cigar at midnight 😉
- House Shoes – Grab them a new pair of House Shoes.
- Hand Casting Kit – I’ve always thought this would be such a sweet and romantic gift, make a mold of your hands together with this Hand Casting Kit.
- Couples Journal – Ask each other a question everyday for a year with this A Year Of Us Journal.
What Kind Of Box Should You Use For Christmas Eve Boxes?
You could use any box or you could get something personalized and special. The best part about getting a personalized box is that you can use them over & over again.
Personalized Box Ideas:
- Wooden Crate – Personalized Wooden Box
- Brown Kraft Box – Personalized Kraft Box
- Latch Box –
Budget Friendly DIY Christmas Eve Box:
If you’re on a budget and looking for a different option, don’t worry! Making your own box is also super easy! Don’t skip out on the Christmas Box tradition because of budget just use what you already have.
Here’s some budget friendly ideas for boxes:
- Cardboard Box – Around the holiday’s we tend to be ordering online more often, save your boxes and decorate them with wrapping paper and ribbon.
- Shoe Box – Same goes for shoe boxes, decorate them and put everyones name on them.
- Gift Bag – A Christmas Eve box doesn’t have to be a box, there are no rules!
- Blanket – Instead of putting a blanket in the Christmas Eve Box, just wrap everything else in the gifted blanket and tie it with a ribbon
Looking for more DIY box ideas check out his awesome blog post.
