A Christmas Eve box is a small box opened on December 24 with cozy things for the evening. It is a simple tradition that kids look forward to, and it works for adults too.
What to put in a Christmas Eve box
- New pajamas or cozy socks
- A new book or a holiday story
- A movie for movie night, plus popcorn
- Hot cocoa mix and a mug or marshmallows
- An ornament with the year
- A small game or puzzle
- Treats for Santa and carrots for the reindeer
- A note from you
For grown-ups
Socks, a candle, a book, a puzzle, good tea or coffee, something sweet and a face mask.
Keep it on budget
Set an amount per box and reuse the box each year. Count the box in your free Christmas budget.
DIY advent calendar
Number 24 bags, boxes or envelopes and fill each with something small: a sticker, a note, an activity like "make paper snowflakes," or a small treat. Activity days keep it cheap and mostly candy-free.
Checklist
- ☐ Box for each person
- ☐ Pajamas or socks
- ☐ Book
- ☐ Movie and snack
- ☐ Hot cocoa
- ☐ A note
- ☐ Labels and tags
- ☐ Advent fillers for 24 days