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Christmas Eve boxes: card, wooden and personalised

Christmas Eve boxes in card, paper and wood, from flat-pack boxes to engraved crates. Prices run from £2.75 to £29.95, with a median of £9.99. Most arrive empty, so check the length, width and depth in centimetres against what you plan to put inside. Personalised boxes take a name when you order, so allow extra time.

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Christmas Eve boxes: card, paper and wood

A Christmas Eve box is opened on the evening of 24 December and usually holds pyjamas, slippers or socks, a treat and a small toy or book. The boxes here are card, paper or wood, and most arrive empty, so the filling is up to you. One listing is a ready-filled box with a jigsaw and a colouring book.

Prices run from £2.75 to £29.95, with a median of £9.99, and buyers rate the boxes 4.4 out of 5 on average.

TypeSize in the listingsWhat the listings say
Card or paper box with a lid21 to 32 cm long, 7.5 to 11 cm deepFlat-pack or foldable, some with a card, ribbon or crinkle paper, not water resistant
Wooden box or crate30 to 36 cm long, 14 to 18 cm deepPine with a hinged lid, or a crate, some engraved with a name
Set of large foldable boxes51 x 37 x 24 cmThree boxes with lids, reusable, flat-packed

Choosing a Christmas Eve box by size and filling

Lay out what you plan to put in, measure the pile and compare it with the length, width and depth in the listing. Titles do not always give the three numbers in the same order, and one gives inches: 11.3 x 8.2 x 4.1 in is 28.7 x 20.8 x 10.4 cm.

Packs of 6 and 12 work out cheaper per box than most single boxes, which helps with several children or cousins. For one child, a single box is simpler.

Personalised boxes

Personalised boxes take a name through a text field in the listing, in card or engraved in wood. They are made after you order, so allow extra time and check the spelling before you confirm. The card ones are the cheapest in the grid and the engraved wooden ones the dearest, which sets the two ends of the price range.

Wooden boxes

Wooden boxes include a pine box with a hinged lid, an engraved sleigh crate and a plain crate, and they cost more than card, from the low teens to the top of the range. One listing sells its pine box as a keepsake, which suits a box that comes out every December. Card is the simpler choice if the box is for one year only.

Filling the box

The usual contents are pyjamas, slippers or socks, a book or a film, a cuddly toy and a treat. Pyjamas take the most room, so start with Christmas pyjamas and add small items from the stocking fillers. Our Christmas Eve box ideas list what to put in by age, from children to adults.

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Frequently asked questions: Christmas Eve Boxes

What traditionally goes in a Christmas Eve box?

Usually pyjamas, slippers or socks, plus small treats and gifts such as a book, a toy or a hot chocolate. Many families add a Christmas film for that evening. There is no fixed list, so the contents depend on the child’s age and the size of the box.

What are some good Christmas Eve boxes for adults?

Adults use the same idea with a bigger box. The wooden boxes and crates here are 30 to 36 cm long, which leaves room for socks, a book and a few treats. Add a hot drink sachet or a candle for the evening.

What should I put in a Christmas Eve box for a two-year-old?

Keep it simple: pyjamas, a board book and a soft toy. Read the age label on every toy before it goes in, because labels differ between products.

Do Christmas Eve boxes come filled, or do I fill them myself?

Most boxes here are empty, so you fill them yourself, and several include a card, ribbon or crinkle paper to dress the box. One listing is a ready-filled box with a jigsaw and a colouring book. Our ideas guide lists what to put in by age.

Can you buy personalised Christmas Eve boxes?

Yes. Card and wooden boxes take a name through a text field in the listing, and some of the wooden ones are engraved. They are made after you order, so order early and check the spelling before you confirm.

How much do Christmas Eve boxes cost?

Prices run from £2.75 to £29.95, with a median of £9.99. Single card boxes sit in the lower half, packs of 6 and 12 cost more per listing but less per box, and wooden boxes and crates sit above the median.

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