How to Create the Perfect Christmas Eve Box

A Christmas Eve box is a relatively new festive tradition here in the UK, but is quickly gaining in popularity. The idea is simple: you fill a box with gifts for the recipient to open on Christmas Eve, making the night before Christmas a memorable occasion in its own right. The origin of Christmas Eve boxes is believed to be derived from the German tradition of exchanging gifts on December 24.

Usually a Christmas Eve box is given to children by their parents, but anyone can give or receive one. It's normally given towards the end of the day, so that gifts such as pyjamas or soft toys can entice children to get ready for bed. Sometimes it's handed out earlier in the day, especially if children are very excited and need a distraction.

You can buy ready-filled Christmas Eve boxes, but they don't have the same personal touch that a hand-picked and curated box does. Creating a personalised box for your children means that you can tailor the contents perfectly to suit them.

So, what are some good Christmas Eve box filler ideas? There are a variety of gifts that you can choose to put inside. Think about filling it with items that create a cosy, festive feel, such as sweet treats and activities perfect for hunkering down the night before Christmas.

A Christmas Eve box is ideal for gifting festive pyjamas. We've got matching Christmas pyjamas for all the family, so everyone can snuggle up. Or how about a pair of Christmas pudding slippers or festive socks?

Younger children will appreciate a soft, cuddly toy, our Spencer Bear is the ideal companion for cold winter nights cosying-up watching Christmas movies. Another option is a festive-themed book or how about an engrossing Lego set to pass the time?