What to put in your kid’s Christmas Eve boxes, Christmas Eve boxes have become a new tradition that many families have embraced. We often find that on Christmas Eve your kids are excited and hyper, but as a parent, you still have plenty to be getting on with. A Christmas Eve box can be a great distraction for children.
The elf can deliver them as their last parting gift, or if you don’t do the elf on the shelf just have them laid out ready for Christmas Eve. If you are looking for ideas or have never done a Christmas Eve box before then here are some of the things that you could add to it.
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Pyjamas
One of the first suggestions would be pyjamas. These could be Christmas-inspired ones or just a pair of new pyjamas for them to wear. Many families like to have new pyjamas for Christmas eve and this could already be a tradition, so its nice to add them to the box for your kids to discover.
Socks
Another cute addition to a Christmas Eve box would be socks. They can be a great item to go with the pyjamas. You could buy a pair of Christmas socks, some fleece socks, or just a new pair that they may want to wear on Christmas day. It’s a small additional item that doesn’t cost too much.
A book
Many people like the idea of their kids reading a Christmas book on Christmas eve so you may want to include it in the Christmas Eve box. If you have a book or story you read every year then make sure you add this to it or use it as a chance to build up your collection and add a new Christmas book each year.
Foodie treats
You can’t have a Christmas Eve box without adding some treats to it. There are so many different options and you could tailor it to your kid’s tastes and needs. Popcorn is a great option, as well as bags of sweets and chocolate. If you want some savoury snacks in there then crisps or pretzels always go down well.
Something to drink
Additionally you might want to think about adding something to drink in there as well. Many people choose things like a hot chocolate sachet and all the additions to make an epic hot chocolate. You can also pick up little sets that are made to help create a lovely hot chocolate drink. Other things to consider would be to add other drinks like pop or other favourite drinks they might enjoy.
Something to drink out of
This is a great opportunity to get them a new cup. You could buy them a Christmas mug or have a cup personalised with their name and picture. These will be perfect for hot chocolate drinks. You could also look to get them a Christmas cup for soft drinks or water. You can get some great plastic tumblers that have funky straws and Christmas designs on them. They could be something that they use for their drink when they have their Christmas dinner.
A game
You will want to keep the children occupied on Christmas Eve so a great tip is to add a game to the Christmas Eve box. It might be a set of cards, a small compact travel version of a popular game or even a new board game to keep them going. You might be able to find some Christmas-related games that could then make a comeback each year. There will be some great deals out there at this time of the year so it will be like getting an extra little gift.
A DVD or film suggestion
Sometimes it is nice to settle down for some quiet time on Christmas Eve and what better way to do that than watching a film. DVDs used to be something you could easily add to your Christmas Eve box but if you rely on streaming services like Netflix why not write down a few film suggestions and ask them to pick? If you are creative, make a movie ticket to print out with the name of the chosen film on it.
Christmas traditions
Finally, don’t forget to add your Christmas traditions to the box. This could be things such as the plate you use for Santa’s minced pie, or other things you leave out like a special key or a sack. It is the Christmas Eve box, so if you do have these traditional bits make sure to include them.
Hopefully, this has inspired you with plenty of ideas for things to add to your kid’s Christmas eve boxes.
