Finding the right Christmas Eve box for your little one isn't always easy, as you need something big enough for any festive Christmas box fillers, but also one that's not too big that it feels empty.
Starting a Christmas tradition with your family is incredibly special and something you and your little ones can look forward to every year. Along with putting out a Christmas Eve plate for Father Christmas, having a Christmas Eve box is also a wonderful tradition to start.
You can fill the box with all the essentials you need for Christmas Eve, including pyjamas, a Santa key, hot chocolate essentials and even a Christmas activity the whole family can enjoy.
Best Christmas Eve boxes at a glance:
• Best Christmas Eve box overall: White Wooden Tile Christmas Eve Box - buy here from the Range.
• Best customised Christmas Eve box: The Family Christmas Eve Gift Box - buy here from Don't Buy Her Flowers.
• Best personalised Christmas Eve box: Personalised Pink Woodland Christmas Eve Box - buy here from My 1st Years.
Whether you're looking for a personalised box for your child that will last them over the years, or one that already comes pre-filled, there's a good range of Christmas Eve boxes to choose from.
Best Christmas Eve box overall
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This White Wooden Tile Christmas Eve Box is not only a simple and stylish design, but it gives you the option to personalise it with a name of your choice upon arrival. It's big enough for all the essentials you need, and has a clasp lock to help keep it sealed.
Pros
- Can be used
- Personalised upon arrival
- Stylish
Cons
- No onsite reviews
Dimensions: | 15 x 30 x 20cm |
Material: | MDF |
Option to personalise: | On arrival yes |
Arrives empty: | Yes |
- Name plaquette for personalising
- Clasp lock and hinge
- Reusable
Best customised Christmas Eve box
www.dontbuyherflowers.com
The Family Christmas Eve Gift Box makes Christmas Eve box making incredibly easy. You don't have to worry about finding little bits to go into the box, as you can get everything you need in one place. From baubles to books, sweet treats and even alcoholic choice for parents, you can even send this as a gift to a family!
Our Commercial Content Writer, Samantha, said: "I love Don't Buy Her Flowers as it makes gifting incredibly easy. This Christmas Eve box is so easy to send to a family or even just to buy for your own. You can add in a huge range of different products ideal for different ages, and the quality is beautiful. It arrives beautifully presented too."
Pros
- Arrives gift wrapped
- Pick your own products to go in
Cons
- Each item is an additional price
Dimensions: | Depends on products |
Material: | N/A |
Option to personalise: | No |
Arrives empty: | No |
- Completely customised
- Arrives gift wrapped
Best family Christmas Eve box
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The Treat Republic Personalised Our Family Christmas Eve Box is perfect for family's who just want the one box to fit their Christmas Eve goodies in. You can personalise the box with the family name you want, which then arrives and can be filled with Santa's key, reindeer food and more!
Pros
- Personalise with family name
- Hinge opening
- Plenty of space
Cons
- Might not be big enough for large families
Dimensions: | 13 x 29 x 29cm |
Material: | Wood |
Option to personalise: | Yes |
Arrives empty: | Yes |
- Spacious
- Hinged opening
- Clasped lock
- Personalised
Best Christmas Eve box for storing
The History&Heraldry Personalised Christmas Eve Box with Engraved Wooden Plate is incredibly handy for storing, as it can collapse easy to be put away for next year. It comes with an engraved wooden plate with a name of your choice, which can also be removed from the box to reuse if needed. It's beautifully patterned and available in two other designs.
One review said: "Excellent size and decoration. Our daughter has an uncommon name so it was lovely to be able to personalise it for her. Was easy enough to put together and collapse again for storage. We were able to pack lots in it, including mummy and daughter matching pyjamas."
Pros
- Can be collapsed to store away
- Plenty of space
- Personalisation
Cons
- Might not be sturdy enough
Dimensions: | 33.5 x 23 x 16cm |
Material: | Cardboard |
Option to personalise: | Yes |
Arrives empty: | Yes |
- Easy to store
- Personalised
Best pink dinosaur Christmas Eve box
www.theworks.co.uk
The Christmas Eve Box: Flo also comes in a green Rex design too. It comes with a sticker sheet so you have the option to personalise the box with your little ones name if you want to. It's a good size, so there's plenty of space for filling with Christmas Eve treats too.
One customer wrote: "Cute Christmas Eve box. Big enough to put all my kids gifts into!!!" Another said: "Very happy with them, and can’t wait to gift them to the kiddies"
Pros
- Personalised
- Sweet design
- Lightweight
Cons
- Might not have all the letters on the sticker sheet you need for a name
Dimensions: | 34 x 21 x 12cm |
Material: | N/A |
Option to personalise: | Sticker sheet |
Arrives empty: | Yes |
- Sweet design
- 1 x sticker sheet
- Lidded box
Best Christmas Eve box basket
www.notonthehighstreet.com
The Vintage Stamp Christmas Eve Crate looks like a traditional Christmas accesory. You can choose between three colour schemes, and personalise with your little ones name. There's also a street name personalisation to make it more personal. The crate design also gives you the chance to fill it, without worrying about closing a box lid or little hands getting trapped in a lid.
Pros
- Different colours available
- Personalised with name and street name
- No lid so can fit more items in
Cons
- If you moved you'd have to cover the address or get a new one
Dimensions: | 23 x 31 x 15cm |
Material: | Solid pine |
Options to personalise: | Yes |
Arrives empty: | Yes |
- Name personalisation
- Address personalisation
- 3 x colour choices
Best activity Christmas Eve box
A fun activity set that doesn't require much thought! If you're looking for an easy Christmas Eve box, then the Orchard Toys Christmas Eve Box is perfect. It comes with three activities, including a book, 30 piece Christmas puzzle and even a fun game.
One review said: "Very good mix of activities to keep little ones occupied in the run up to Christmas. Orchard toys activity and colouring books are always good quality and this is no exception." Another wrote: "Lovely book. Bought one for each of my children for Christmas aged 5 and 7 years."
Pros
- Hours of fun
- Suitable for 2 to 4 people
- 3 activities inside
Cons
- Won't be able to use the box next year
Dimensions: | 25 x 8.5 x 19cm |
Material: | Cardboard |
Option to personalise: | No |
Arrives empty: | No |
- 1 x game
- 1 x activity book
- 1 x puzzle
Best personalised Christmas Eve box
www.my1styears.com
With the option to personalise, the Personalised Pink Woodland Christmas Eve Box makes a lovely gift for a first Christmas. It has metal clasps for keeping the box shut, and it has a beautiful, dainty Christmas print design on the top of the box.
One review said: "Lovely Christmas Eve box - great quality, reusable and decent price! I’ll be using this for many Christmas Eves’ to come." Another wrote: "Good efficient service. Good quality box."
Pros
- Dainty design
- Option to personalise
Cons
- It might be a bit small
Dimensions: | 28 x 14 x 16cm |
Material: | Plywood |
Option to personalise: | Yes |
Arrives empty: | Yes |
- Sturdy
- Metal clasps
- Personalised
What should I put in a Christmas Eve box?
While there are no set rules what should go in a Christmas Eve box, there are a few items that you might want to include. Reindeer food and a fresh set of Christmas pyjamas for your little one are always a good place to start, and if you don't have a chimney a Santa Claus key is also a great idea.
You might also want to include an edible treat or a Christmas book too.
Do I need a Christmas Eve box for my child?
While a Christmas Eve box can be a great way to add alittle extra magic on Christmas Eve with essentials for a cosy night, you don't necessarily need one. You might prefer to do a December 1st box, so that your child can make use of any Christmas themed treats throughout the whole month, including reading any books, and enjoying festive pyjamas for more than just one night.
Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer and freelanced for the Mother&Baby website for two years before joining the team full-time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.