Christmas Eve Box

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A magical Christmas Eve box is such a fun tradition to start with your family to get them into the holiday spirit and add to the magic and sparkle of the season.

Sometimes it is hard for the little ones to wait until Christmas morning to open their gifts and these boxes are a great way to give them something to open the night before and give them a preview of the excitement to come.

Christmas Eve Box opened and items shown

There are plenty of Christmas Eve box fillers you can choose from. This list is only a handful of ideas you can add to your own customized Christmas Eve boxes. Pack everything into any small box, such as a cardboard box or wooden crate.

Christmas PJs
socks
hot chocolate mix
candy
Christmas movie
cookies
candy canes
Christmas tree ornament
Christmas book
Christmas craft kit
Christmas activities
reindeer food
Santa’s Magic Key
letter from Santa Claus
other small gifts

We have also created this free printables kit that has everything you need to create your own Christmas Eve box for your family as well.

overhead shot of Christmas Eve Box opened and items shown and a overhead shot of the box closed

This is the perfect way to spend Christmas Eve and distract the younger kids from the overwhelming excitement of Santa’s arrival from the North Pole! Kids of all ages will love opening their special present filled with little treats and fun activities in anticipation of the big day.

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This recipe was developed, tested, cooked and photographed by the Spaceships Kitchen. From our dinner table to yours, we hope you think it's out of this world!