Christmas Eve Boxes

I know it's only just November but I am one of those people who gets super excited about Christmas as soon as Halloween is over, This year there is a few more children in the family than the last couple of years and I want to make their Christmas a little more magical this year.

I've always loved christmas, my family have always gone all out, year after year, however, i've only just come across the idea of a Christmas Eve Box.

Firstly, the box itself, I've seen so many different ways to do this, I mean you can buy them but I think it makes it extra special if you make them yourself. Simply use a shoe box or a box big enough, either wrap it in Christmas paper or, what i'm going to do is wrap it in brown paper, and use paint to decorate the box and write the child's name on the box.

What to put in the box?

You can put anything you want into the box, it's a great idea because it can be made very individual and can differ from child to child, But i'm going to put in:

Pyjamas - The first must have for a snuggly christmas eve. Its a tradition in our family that we all buy the most Christmassy PJ's we can find and save them for Christmas Eve.

Christmas Activity Book - Something just to make sure that the children are 100% in the Christmas spirit (Also something to keep them entertained while your running around making sure everything is all set for the next day!)

A Christmas Book - The last thing they will do on Christmas eve is read a Christmas tale with you, something every child will love.

Reindeer Dust - Simple to make, Just add oats and glitter and wrap in a bag with ribbon. The oats will then sparkle and santa will see the way to your door.

A Christmas Film - You can't not what a Christmas film on Christmas eve, I always watch The Grinch and then Elf, Have done for years and think I always will do.

Cookies/Sweets - Perfect to eat while reading a book or watching a christmas film.

Santa's Magical Key - Let the child leave it out near mince pies, and a carrot for Rudolf. How else is santa going to get in and leave presents for the children?

Just a few idea's to make Christmas eve extra special for children, Are there any traditions/ things you do on Christmas eve? Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading

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