Nobody can pinpoint the exact year Christmas Eve Boxes became a regular thing, but they’re definitely growing in popularity.
Whether you’re buying your own box and filling it with special gifts for family or friends or choosing a ready-filled one from your favourite shop - Christmas Eve Boxes are increasing in popularity.
It’s a tradition that unsurprisingly started in the USA - where a Christmas Eve festive box is packed with goodies for loved ones to open before heading to bed.
Most people pack them with pyjamas, activity packs, treats and other bits ‘n bobs to start spreading some festive cheer before the big day.
And now retailers are giving shoppers a helping hand so that each box is as special and personalised as possible, reports Wales Online.
Here are our pick of the best and most affordable Christmas Eve Boxes.
Matalan
If you visit the Matalan website here, the store has created a "how to" guide of what to pack into your box.
The popular retailer suggests pyjamas, slippers and socks, toys, a note to Father Christmas, treats for Rudolph, a cosy blanket, treats, a Christmas film or book or a candle.
Matalan has everything you need to make the perfect box of goodies - and they are extremely affordable.
Shop Matalan ideas here
Hobbycraft
Hobbycraft is known for its extensive bits and bobs for kids to craft and make their own imaginative creations.
The store has sturdy wooden boxes from as little as £6.50 which kids can even colour in and paint, once they open them.
Some of their cheaper options include two for £5 versions which you can pack with creative goodies.
Shop Hobbycraft ideas here
Argos
The high street favourite has some great varieties for a Christmas Eve Box - their current bestseller is on offer for just £9.
Argos encourages parents to help create the perfect box with their kids and get their imagination running wild with one they can decorate themselves.
Shop Argos ideas here
Etsy
The Christmas Eve Box craze is well and truly underway at Etsy.
The vintage and handmade marketplace is a favourite for shoppers at this time of year, although some are a little pricier.
This box (above) is £9.95 and can be packed to the brim with gifts to light up their little faces on Christmas Eve.
Etsy is a great choice for the more rustic-looking boxes that parents can use again, with prices ranging between £10-£30.
Shop the Etsy range here
And let’s not forget ye olde faithful at this time of year - Amazon.
You can buy a variety of Christmas Eve Boxes at the online marketplace and tailor it to suit the recipient.
