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'Christmas Eve Boxes' Are A Sweet And Simple Tradition To Start This Year

Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions? Cocoa and laying out stockings, or maybe a treasured holiday movie?

Well, if you're up for adding in another, then you simply must check out Christmas Eve boxes! They're a great way to get a taste of Christmas before the big day itself.

So, what's a Christmas Eve box?

Simply put, it's a gift you open on Christmas Eve, with presents inside for you to wear, eat, or use on Christmas Eve! It adds a little something to the festive season.

Some are filled with yummy treats.

These are intended to be eaten on Christmas Eve. I'd say save them for dessert, but it's Christmas! Eat them whenever you want! Cookies for breakfast, anyone?

Some are simple, and have a single bauble in it.

These are bell ornaments, and they make amazing gifts for kids! They're a nice little reminder that you believe in Santa, and it's the perfect addition to any tree!

But most boxes are filled with Christmas Eve fun for kids!

Each one usually includes a pair of pjs, some warm socks, a snack, and a movie or activity! The movie doesn't have to be Christmas themed, but I would definitely encourage it.

Some come with books!

This one skipped the movies and opted for some sweet bedtime reading! I have no idea what a Hot or Pop is, but it looks delicious and I totally want one.

They don't have to be elaborate, either.

You don't have to use much to make the boxes — simple gift ones from WalMart will work! These ones have coloring books and stickers in them, which kids would love.

Us adults can get in on it, too.

This one is for after the kids go to bed, or for those of us who don't have kids and can party all day! Snacks, some candles, and coolers (or beer, or wine) make the perfect Christmas Eve Box contents.

Of course, if you're more of a "self-care and chill" person...

There's a box for you, too! Slip on some comfy socks and give your face the pampering it deserves with a sheet mask, a clay mask, and lots of cute lotions!

What will you put in your box?

First of all, I'm totally making one this year! Second of all, mine is absolutely going to have treats and spa stuff in it, and maybe a new ornament for the tree!

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