It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas is on its way, and our attention is turning to all of our holiday traditions. Looking to make the festive season even more magical for your family? Try a Christmas Eve box to make the night before the big day extra special and exciting.
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What are Christmas Eve boxes?
Believed to have originated from the German tradition of opening presents on Christmas Eve, it's now become popular in the US and UK to get into the festive spirit early with a box of treats. Searches for Christmas Eve boxes increased by a huge 3000% last year, with families all over the country planning to take part and gift their own.
Often given in a personalised box or crate, you could make your own by upcycling something you already have, or alternatively you'll find lots of options from the likes of NotOnTheHighStreet and Etsy which can then be used year after year.
Personalised Christmas Eve box, from £24.95/$30, Etsy
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Personalised Christmas Eve collaboration box, £39.95/$46.50, NotOnTheHighStreet
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Personalised Christmas Eve box, from £19.99/$24, Etsy
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North Pole personalised Christmas Eve box, £39.50/$45.97, NotOnTheHighStreet
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Personalised wooden Christmas Eve box, £35/$40.74, NotOnTheHighStreet
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Personalised Christmas Eve bags, £16/$18.62, NotOnTheHighStreet
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Jingles-print pyjamas, from £26/$39, The White Company
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These festive PJs from The White Company are made from super soft cotton. They're available for ages 1-12, so all the kids can match.
Biscuiteers DIY gingerbread house kit, £36.99/$48.50, Selfridges
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This traditional gingerbread house kit includes pre-baked house pieces, royal icing sugar, piping bags and endless sugary decorations to make the most amazing centrepiece which will stay fresh all the way until 2023.
Personalised Christmas family storybook, £30, NotOnTheHighStreet
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A personalised story, where your little ones are the main characters, will get them so excited for the big day. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Santa as he makes his way across the world delivering presents on Christmas Eve.
Christmas socks (2 pack), £6/$10.99, M&S
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We all love a pair of fluffy Christmas socks. This M&S set includes two festive designs.
Message from Santa, £12.50, NotOnTheHighStreet
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What could be more exciting than reading a message from Father Christmas? The letters are designed to celebrate classic British telegrams using vintage 1960s postage stamps.
Magic reindeer food, £2.50/$3 for one, Etsy
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Kids will love leaving magic food out for Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve.
Jolly penguin, £8.50 each, Hotel Chocolat
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A chocolate penguin from Hotel Chocolat is the perfect last sweet treat before Christmas morning.
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Whittard of Chelsea luxury hot chocolate, £25/$31.93, Amazon
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What could be better than snuggling down in front of the fire with a hot chocolate on Christmas Eve? These Whittard luxury hot chocolates create the most decadent drink.
Moët & Chandon Personalised Impérial Brut NV Champagne 200ml, £20/$20, Selfridges
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Or if Christmas Eve champagne is more their kind of thing, you can't go wrong with a mini bottle of Moët. This one can even be personalised with a photo.
Winter botanical candle, £32/$39, The White Company
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The White Company's 'Winter' is Christmas in a scent. It's a magical combination of spicy cinnamon, rich warming clove and fresh zesty orange.
Christmas stocking mug, £16/$14 each, Anthropologie
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These monogrammed ceramic mugs from Anthropologie are suitably festive for Christmas Eve.
UGG Scuffette Sheepskin and Suede Slippers, £85, John Lewis
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Nothing beats a new pair of fluffy slippers. UGG's slipper mules are perfect for those days between Christmas Eve and New Year (and beyond).
LUSH Cosy Christmas set, £16, ASOS
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This festive bath bomb set from LUSH will make for a dreamy Christmas Eve soak.
Lustreglass Sheer-Shine lipstick, £24/$24, MAC
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Because who wouldn't want the gift of a MAC lipstick to wear on Christmas day?
Personalised snack pot, £20/$23.28, NotOnTheHighStreet
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Fill a personalised pot with chocolates, sweets or popcorn to snack from while you watch Christmas films.
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