Christmas Eve Box Ideas
A book, a hot chocolate and something small to open
- 10 ideas
- £6.49 to £9.95
- Updated
A Christmas Eve box is a small box of treats given to children the night before Christmas. It usually holds something to read, something to drink, something sweet and something to do, so that the evening feels special and children settle a little earlier.
The ideas here follow that pattern. There are Hotel Chocolat chocolate penguins, a reindeer team and a gingerbread-man gift, a classic hot chocolate pouch, Waterstones activity and sticker books, and a funny book to read aloud. Pick one item from each group and the box feels full without costing much, and keep chocolate to the end so teeth can be brushed before bed. Prices were checked on 13 October 2026 and can change.
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Milk Chocolate Jolly Penguin
A Milk Chocolate Jolly Penguin, a fun chocolate to open on Christmas Eve.
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A Dozen Portly Chocolate Penguins
A Dozen Portly Chocolate Penguins, a pack of small penguins for sharing.
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Milk Chocolate Reindeer Sleigh Team
A Milk Chocolate Reindeer Sleigh Team, a chocolate scene that suits the evening.
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A Dozen Chocolate Gingerbread Men
A Dozen Chocolate Gingerbread Men, a pack of festive chocolate shapes.
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The Enchanted Chocolate Forest
The Enchanted Chocolate Forest, a woodland chocolate set to open and eat.
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Classic 70% Hot Chocolate Pouch
A Classic 70% hot chocolate pouch for a mug of hot chocolate by the lights.
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The Magic Faraway Tree Sticker Activity Book
The Magic Faraway Tree Sticker Activity Book, a quiet activity for Christmas Eve.
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KPop Demon Hunters: Official Activity Book
The KPop Demon Hunters Official Activity Book, for a fan of the film.
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The Ministry of Unladylike Activity
The Ministry of Unladylike Activity, an activity book for a young detective fan.
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The Book With No Pictures
The Book With No Pictures, a funny read-aloud book that gets children giggling before bed.
Questions people ask
What goes in a Christmas Eve box?
Most boxes hold a book, something to drink like hot chocolate, a small treat and an activity. Some families add new pyjamas or a movie.
When do you give a Christmas Eve box?
On the evening of 24 December, usually after dinner or before bed. It helps children wind down and builds a family tradition.
How much should a Christmas Eve box cost?
It depends on the size, but the items here range from about £6 to £10 each, so a box with four or five of them fits many budgets.
More gift ideas
- Stocking FillersSmall treats that fit the sock, from £1.75
- Advent Calendar GiftsCount down to Christmas, one door at a time
- Secret Santa Gifts Under £10Between £5 and £10, and a notch above a mug
- Gifts for DadFootball tactics, a good puzzle and something to build
- Gifts for TeachersSmall, kind and not a mug
- Chocolate Advent CalendarsMilk, dark, caramel, white or vegan, and one for two
Planning to give a few of these?
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