popsy16 So soft and fluffy, daughter loves it Huge hit, and fit is very flexible with the cuffed arms and legs A Christmas Eve box is not compulsory and lots of parents feel like there’s enough going on at Christmas already. But there are also many good reasons to join in with this modern festive practice if you feel up to it.

Granny Janet High Five Lovely Onesie Bought this for my Granddaughter and she loved it. Great colour, good quality and Harry Potter !! We surveyed Mumsnet HQ parents for their best Christmas Eve box ideas, and scoured the internet to find the most creative and Christmassy buys as well as the most fun and festive boxes themselves. MonopolyJazz Cute onesie Good quality, happy with the price. Bought for Granddaughter’s Xmas present. Santa excitement tends to reach its peak on Christmas Eve. If you struggle to stop the kids bubbling over on the 24th, a Christmas Eve box might just keep them occupied on the sleigh bells countdown. What is a Christmas Eve box?NicolaCJJ Hedwig cosy fleece Bought as a Christmas present for my ten year old daughter. Looks really good quality. I’m pleased I bought it :) All you need to do now is sit down with a sherry and wait for the big guy in red to arrive from the North Pole. Oh, and peel four million sprouts, wrap 63,000 cubic square feet of presents, locate the trestle table, buy the emergency Aunt Bessie's and finish writing your Christmas cards. Why you should trust us

Your Christmas Eve box can be as lavish or as simple as you like. A simple shoe box, covered in festive paper will do the job admirably, but if you want it to last for years, you could buy a plain wooden lidded box or apple crate and then paint and stencil it, or decorate it in other ways. Poppy is also an award-winning, best-selling children's and parenting author of books such as Don't Worry, Be Happy, The Extraordinary Book That Makes You Feel Happy and Mother Power. She specialises in children's mental health and her books are used by therapists, teachers and SENCOs across the UK. She won a The Week Junior Book Award in 2023, her books have been translated into several languages and she's been featured in The Guardian, The Sunday Times and The Sun. West Yorkshire shopper Cosy, Fleece Hoody My granddaughter loved it. Good quality, soft and warm. Good value for money. Finally, it also helps in calming the Christmas mania. Waiting for the big present-opening of the 25th can be really tough, especially on younger kids, so receiving a few presents on Christmas Eve can help take the pressure off. What should I put in a Christmas Eve box?

What is a Christmas Eve box?

Mumsnetters and Mumsnet HQ have lots of experience in making Christmas special on a budget. We’ve seen what goes down well in Christmas Eve boxes and what piques less interest, and we’ve put together more reindeer hot chocolates than you could shake a candy cane at. About the author Honeyblue29 Harry Potter Hoodie Lovely quality hoodie, soft and warm. Bought has a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. I’m sure she will love it. It’s often also seen as an extension of the Advent calendar – we all remember the anticipation of the double door on number 24, after all. Christmas Eve boxes are a bit like that: a prize for your patience all through December. What is the point of a Christmas Eve box? Caski So soft and cosy Bought this for my Grand daughter, hope she’s going to love it (or I will keep it for me!)