Christmas eve box
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How to put together a Christmas Eve Box!

Updated 2024 – Christmas Eve is fast approaching

Six years ago I started a little tradition in my family that I plan to do each year.  It is a Christmas Eve Box filled with a few goodies for my kids.

They get to open the box on Christmas Eve evening, and I find this a wonderful way to start our family Christmas celebration.

This doesn’t just have to be for young children; it can be for older kids, Mum and Dad or perhaps that certain special someone in your life.  All you do is make the gifts and treats to suit the age of the receiver. Christmas is coming so it’s time to start planning….

What you need:

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  • Pyjamas – I use Christmas-themed pajamas for my kids to pop on after their evening baths.  These cute family set pajamas are awesome and so cozy – great for that chilly Christmas morning!
  • Next on the list is a Christmas movie or a favourite family movie. Home Alone is always a goodie!
  • Snacks – think popcorn, M&Ms, chocolate, cookies and marshmallows.
  • Juice box or hot chocolate sachets.
  • Reindeer Food – I just add oats to a zip-lock bag and the kids throw the oats out onto the lawn for Santa’s reindeer.
  • Card and Colour pens for my children to write a note for Santa.

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Other ideas include:

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You can do one box per child or combine everything into one big box.  I place all my kids’ things in one big box.  I then pop it under the tree ready for Christmas Eve.

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On Christmas Eve at whatever time suits your family, the kids can open their box.  My children open theirs in the early evening, they then have their baths and get dressed in their Christmas pyjamas.

After their bath, they write their letter to Santa and throw the reindeer food on the lawn. We then grab our treats and drink and settle in for our Christmas Movie before our children go off to bed.

What a great way to start the Christmas celebrations – what things does your family do on Christmas Eve?

Don’t forget to save this to your Christmas Board on Pinterest!

How to put together a Christmas Eve Box

Check out my other DIY post here!

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