Magical Christmas Eve Box Ideas

After weeks of patiently counting down with the help of advent calendars, the big day is finally almost here! After so much build-up, keeping excited kids entertained on Christmas Eve is no easy task. But bringing together magical Christmas Eve box ideas for kids is an ideal way to make it extra special.

This package of festive treats for kids will help to ease boredom and reduce the temptation to take sneaky peaks at the presents waiting under the tree. However, if you are planning to introduce this fun festive tradition to your home this year, you may be wondering how to get started.

A New Christmas Tradition!

If this is a new tradition for your family, you may be unsure who these pre-Christmas treats should be from and when to give them out. The good news is that there are no rules when deciding how to give your Christmas Eve boxes. As this is a brand new tradition for your family, you are free to decide how it will work. You can choose to leave out the boxes on the morning of the 24th of December as a special treat from Santa’s elves. Alternatively, you may want to present the boxes yourself later in the day as a special bedtime gift. Whoever these pre-Christmas gifts are from, you can be sure kids will love this new tradition.

Planning what to put in your Christmas Eve boxes is really exciting. Popular items to include are new pyjamas, hot chocolate, festive sweets, Christmas books, and bathtime goodies. These fun, festive gifts will help to keep kids occupied and ready for the excitement of the big day!

Would you like some magical Christmas Eve box ideas for kids? Our Wicked Uncle Elves have tried and tested the below toys in their workshop:

1. Snow Ball Fidget Toy
2. Weird But True Book
3. Polar Panic Game
4. Fun Tape Measure
5. Springy Thing
6. Poo Popper

1 Snow Ball Fidget Toy ,  £4.99 £4.99

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A sensory sensation!

This brilliant ball feels and sounds like crunching through fresh snow! Measuring approximately 6cm, the glittery Snow Ball always returns to its original shape. Simply give it a squeeze to experience the magic!

2 Weird But True – Human Body ,  £6.99 £6.99

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Explore outrageous facts about awesome anatomy

Did you know that your stomach is shaped like the letter J, or that if you lined up all your blood vessels they’d circle the Earth twice? How about that your body gives off a light you can’t see, or that you share 85% of your DNA with a zebra fish? Curious kids are sure to love this book, packed with 300 fun facts.

3 Polar Panic Card Game ,  £6.99 £6.99

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Spot matching fish & avoid the polar bear!

For two to six players, this entertaining game is all about finding pairs of funny fish. When you spot a matching pair, slap the cards to claim them for your haul – but look out for the sneaky polar bear. Fast-paced fun. Brrrr-illiant!

4 Fun Tape Measure ,  £7.99 £7.99

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Made to measure!

Who needs a normal measuring tape when you can have this Fun Tape Measure? This 10ft tape measure features measurements in both feet and metres and has an auto-locking mechanism. But, the best thing about this measuring tape is its fun facts! Discover sixty facts and statistics, including how high a pig can jump! Taking measurements has never been so much fun!

5 Springy Thing – Classic! ,  £7.99 £7.99

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Introduce the kids to this wonderful classic toy from yesteryear. It’s been delighting children for generations. Watch in wonder as it walks down stairs and slopes or hops from hand to hand. Addictive!

6 Poo Popper – Squeeze to Shoot! ,  £9.99 £9.99

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Air-powered popper – aim and fire!

Based on the famed emoji poop icon, this air powered popper shoots foam balls. Easy to use, the harder you squeeze the further the ball will go, as they shoot out from the top of the poo! Stage a serious battle to use up that excited Xmas Eve energy. Ready, aim, fire!

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