Christmas Eve boxes have become one of my favourite little festive traditions, a cosy bundle of treats to kick off the magic early! Whether you like to fill them with snacks, crafty bits, pampering goodies or just a few fun surprises to wind down before the big day, I’ve rounded up some ideas to make Christmas Eve feel extra special. So grab a hot chocolate and get some inspiration from our Christmas Eve box ideas!
PLAYin CHOC
Bring extra joy to Christmas morning with this delightful ToyChoc Box gift set from PLAYin CHOC. Each box contains two 10g portions of organic, dairy-free, nut-free chocolate and a cute 3D puzzle toy plus a fun-facts card. This particular set gathers all six characters from the festive collection (snowman, cheeky elf, reindeer, tree, gingerbread figure and Santa himself) which makes it perfect for a Christmas Eve box. Vegan-friendly too.
Digital Print Camera
This mini Digital Print Camera from Temu is a brilliant little extra for a Christmas Eve box. It’s something fun to unwrap the night before and even more fun to use on Christmas morning. Kids can snap photos of all the festive excitement and print them straight away with the included rolls of paper, making instant keepsakes of cookies-for-Santa, twinkly lights and present-opening chaos.
Compact, easy to use and great for creative play, it’s a gadget that keeps them entertained long after the big day too. Perfect for capturing Christmas memories as they happen.
Something Snuggly
This hooded plush robe is the kind of comfy treat that fits perfectly into a Christmas Eve box. Soft, warm and easy to throw on, it’s ideal for winding down after a busy day of festive prep. With its cosy jacquard fabric and handy pockets, it’s made for hot chocolates, movie nights and padding around the house while everyone gets excited for the big day. A simple, snuggly extra that feels like an instant hug.
Fun Activities
The Matilda Book Nook from Build Your Own is a brilliant little build-it-yourself kit that brings a touch of Roald Dahl magic to any bookshelf. With pre-cut, slot-together pieces (no glue needed), kids can create their own cosy Matilda scene complete with her armchair, stacks of books and fun story details. Made in the UK from sustainable, plastic-free materials and perfect for ages 8+, it’s a lovely hands-on activity for Christmas Eve. Something calming, creative and full of charm to enjoy before the big day.
Warmies
The Warmies® Keyrings are small, snuggly plush charms that clip onto keys, bags or zips. They’re cute, soft, and just the right size for a Christmas Eve box. Each one features a fun character such as a puppy, sloth, avocado, donut and more!
Made in the brand’s signature velvety-feel fabric, so whoever opens it can enjoy that “aww” moment right away.
Christmas Crafts
The Christmas Craft-it! BOX from Baker Ross is a brilliant little activity kit to slip into a Christmas Eve box, perfect for winding down a day full of festive excitement. Inside you’ll find 2 foam wreath decoration kits, 4 mosaic decoration kits, a full sticker sheet and an activity book packed with puzzles, a gingerbread family recipe and lots of colouring fun. The box even doubles as a colouring surface. A great pick for kids aged 3-9, this is an easy, creative surprise for the night before.
Yummy Popcorn
I genuinely believe this is the best popcorn brand ever. The seasonal Candy Cane flavour from Popcorn Shed hits all the right notes: crisp popcorn coated in sweet-minty candy cane crunch, impossibly moreish and perfect for snacking on while watching a Christmas movie. Festive, fun, and guaranteed to disappear faster than you expect!
Accessories
This 16-piece hair accessory set is a lovely little treat to pop into a Christmas Eve box. Perfect for using after a long, relaxing soak in the bath. With a mix of soft hairbands, floral clips, a cosy makeup hair band, claw clips and more, it’s a colourful and practical bundle ideal for a bit of pampering before the full on chaos begins!
Do you put together Christmas Eve boxes?
I love the Matilda book nook! Such a good idea!
Love the idea of a digital camera in the Christmas Eve box, so fun! And I definitely need to try the candy cane popcorn, yummy.
Love the Matilda book nook
I love a few treats on Christmas eve! We always have new pj’s, hot chocolate and a few other bits.
What fab ideas! I love the sound of that popcorn!
I’ve not gone down the Christmas eve box route. Its my twin granddaughters birthday and it’s very much focused on that
I love this, Jayne! I am going to remember this – it would be a fun tradition to start and a great way for me to connect with my Littles (my grandkids). For their first Christmas, I gave each of them a “Christmas Box” filled with a few things and now they use it for storing their special ornaments! Thanks for sharing this idea!
I love this idea! This is the first year that we don’t have Christmas eve plans; in the past we went to my mom’s house and had an early Christmas celebration with all my siblings, nieces, and nephews but my mom and sister have moved far away and I wasn’t sure what we’d do for Christmas eve this year but perhaps something like this would make it feel special.