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Presenting someone with a Christmas Eve box is a trend that has grown massively in the last few years. In short, it's the act of giving someone a box full of small but meaningful Christmas gifts on the 24th December.

What are Christmas Eve boxes?

Believed to derive from the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve, in the UK it has become a way to start the festive spirit early with a box of treats.

But not everyone is on board with the growth of this present-giving trend. Last year, the idea of Christmas Eve boxes sparked a debate among parenting figures online, with some saying that it's just another way to spend money and indulge in the over-the-top side of the festive season. Others, however, pointed out that the things that go in a Christmas Eve box are likely things we would buy anyway on the 24th December, just packaged nicely and made more of a fuss of.

Who do you give Christmas Eve boxes to?

The beauty of a Christmas Eve box is that you can fill them with whatever you like and give them to whoever you like, as long as they suit your Christmas Eve needs. That could be food and drink orientated, a plan to get the children to go to sleep early, or everything Santa needs on his arrival into your home.

Adults Christmas Eve boxes can be filled with boozy, foodie treats, where as a child's Christmas Eve box might contain pyjamas, a classic Christmas film and some hot chocolate to help them unwind.

How do you make a Christmas Eve box?

Essentially, a Christmas Eve box can be put together using any container you like. This might be a wooden box, stocking, pillow case or wicker basket. You can easily jazz-up an existing box using festive tinsel, ribbon or paint.

Where can you buy a Christmas Eve box?

If you want to invest in a personalised Christmas Eve box you can bring back out year-after-year, there are some lovely options you can buy online. Here are a few of our favourites...
1. Personalised Christmas Eve Box Bags, £8.50 BUY NOW 2. 3. 4. Handmade Card Personalised Christmas Eve box, £2.99 + P&P BUY NOW 5. Reindeer Christmas Eve crate, £22.50 BUY NOW Personalised Large Traditional Christmas Eve Box, £24.50 BUY NOW

a Christmas film

a book

hot chocolate

sweet treats

favourite snacks

favourite drinks

treats for Father Christmas

pyjamas

slippers

soft toy

toiletries

small gifts personal to the recipient

candle

Personalised Wooden Christmas Eve Box, £34.99 BUY NOW
What goes in a Christmas Eve box?
Personalised Family Christmas Eve Box, £35, including:

a pouch of reindeer food (oats and sparkly glitter)

'Oh Deer' Christmas candle

'Santa's key' to leave by the fireplace

personalised family Christmas bauble ornament with ribbon

The contents of a Christmas Eve box depends on its purpose and the individual receiving it, but here is a list of common Christmas Eve box gifts...

Where can you order a Christmas Eve Box?

If you like the idea but don't have the time to put one together yourself, you can order complete Christmas Eve boxes online. This is also a great idea if you don't live with your desired recipient.

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Christmas Eve boxes will be a big gifting trend this year - here's everything you need to know

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Presenting someone with a Christmas Eve box is a trend that has grown massively in the last few years.​ In short, it's the act of giving someone a box full of small but meaningful Christmas gifts on the 24th December.

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The excitement for Christmas is magical, especially with children around. With a Christmas eve box you can help build the excitement for the big day a little early with a few treats the night before.