# DIY Christmas Eve Box Ideas

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You have come to the right place if you are looking for some DIY Christmas Eve box ideas! Christmas Eve boxes need not be expensive and are a great way for your family to unwind and spend time together. These are boxes which are filled with all sorts of things to enjoy on Christmas Eve.

I have a confession to make, this year is our first year having a Christmas Eve box! I was at the park with a friend who was telling me all about their Christmas Eve box. She made it sound like SO MUCH Fun! It is a lovely way to have some extra family quality time and to extend the fun that is Christmas.

![christmas eve box ideas](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-eve-box-ideas-.jpg)

## The Box

Anything goes here! Often people use boxes with lids but this in entirely optional. We used a cardboard Christmas decorated box from our local dollar store but other options include:

![The Box](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DIY-Christmas-Eve-Box-Ideas.jpg)

- A personalized Christmas Eve Box with a bit of pyrography. [Learn how to do it here.](https://blog.hobbycraft.co.uk/how-to-make-a-pyrography-christmas-eve-box/)
- Cover a cardboard box with wrapping paper
- Wooden crate
- Reusable bag
- A large bowl which can be used for popcorn or other snacks
- A shoe box

## In The Box

Again anything goes! If it helps provide an enjoyable Christmas Eve then it can go into the box. Our box is centered around watching a movie and preparing for Santa so it includes snacks, at home movie tickets and reindeer food. You can include:

### Santa & Reindeer Food

![Santa & Reindeer Food](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Reindeer-Food.jpg)

A carrot for the Reindeer and cookies for Santa. Make your own Reindeer Food by printing this printable and sticking onto a container or bag of rolled oats. [PDF Reindeer Food link.](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Reindeer-Food.pdf)

### Yummy Snacks

Popcorn, crisps, chocolates, candy canes, hot chocolate powder. Anything yummy that you know your kids will love to snack on!

### Movie

Include either a boxed DVD or tickets to your at home movie. Print the above printable or handmake your own Admit One movie tickets.

### Pajamas

![Pajamas](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8-Free-Pajamas-For-Kids-and-Adults.jpg)

A popular choice is to include some special Christmas pajamas. Buy some from your local shop or make your own with these [8 free pajama patterns for kids & adults.](https://www.diythought.com/8-free-pajama-patterns-for-kids-adults/)

### Christmas Crackers

![Christmas Crackers](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/10-Free-Kids-Christmas-Printables-2.png)We found fun kids activity Christmas Crackers at a local store but you can easily make your own. [Print off some fun Christmas printables](https://www.diythought.com/10-free-kids-christmas-printables/) and put inside a cardboard roll before wrapping in Christmas paper just like a Christmas cracker.

### Christmas Book

When the movie has finished (on instead of a movie) snuggle down to read a Christmas book. This can be a new book or choose a favorite Christmas book that you already own or from the library.

### Other Christmas Eve Box Ideas

- Board game
- Christmas cup/ mug
- [Christmas craft activity](https://www.diythought.com/10-fun-easy-kids-christmas-crafts/)
- Cookie cutters to make Christmas cookies
- Gingerbread people to decorate
- Christmas toy
- Socks

![Other Christmas Eve Box Ideas](/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DIY-Christmas-Eve-Box-Ideas.png)

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