CHRISTMAS EVE BOX IDEAS FOR EVERY AGE
So much of the magic of Christmas is in the anticipation of Christmas morning. Which makes Christmas eve a firm fan favourite among the many notable days of the holidays.
Cue the end-of-year out-of-office. Smells of mulled wine and eggnog. Cuddling up to Christmas movies. And, if you’re a fan of the tradition, kickstarting the festivities with a Christmas Eve box. If you are really, really into the festive season, maybe you have already sorted a Jingle Basket in prep for Christmas too, but make sure you don't forget to get your Christmas Eve boxes sorted ahead of time as well.
We at Boux concur that Christmas Eve box fillers, like socks and slippers, dressing gowns and pyjama sets, often leave us with more special memories than the gifts we unwrap on Christmas morning. Here’s our curated list of Christmas Eve box ideas to pour a little extra sparkle into this year’s festive traditions.
WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS EVE BOX
‘Tis the night before Christmas, when all through the house / The whole family is excited; parents, kids, spouse / The tree stands sparkling, baubles hung with care / Thoughtful treasures in Christmas Eve boxes to share.
The epitome of Yuletide spirit, the Christmas Eve box represents small, nightwear focussed thoughtful gifts to bring extra joy to your loved ones. They’re packed with the items that add even more value to Christmas morning itself, like the Christmas pyjamas and fluffy slippers you’ll wear around the tree.
If it’s a new tradition you’d like to try, consider this our Christmas Eve Box beginner’s guide to perfecting these precious little packages. We’ve highlighted our top Christmas Eve box filler ideas for adults, teenagers and younger children, so you can make a solid start inspiring Christmas magic that captivates the whole family.
BOUX CURATES: THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVE BOX FOR ADULTS
Wives, girlfriends and adult daughters will get that festive, grateful feeling when they unveil these treasures.
Going to bed will feel even more exciting the night before Christmas when she opens the Diamante satin slip dress in pillar box red. Stunning enough to double as nightwear and semi-formal wear, it may even make an appearance at Christmas lunch. The nightwear as outerwear trend makes this two presents in one!
For more traditional satin pyjamas, consider the two-piece Star and moon print satin cami pyjama set, with its quirky ¾ length bottoms and detail-oriented cami top to elevate it from everyday jimjams.
Or pair the ultra-stylish Diamante satin revere pyjama top and Diamante satin pyjama trousers with the Diamante satin bralette pyjama top so she feels seen and supported as she rolls out of bed and straight back to the Christmas tree!
If fluffy fabric is her language of love and comfort, the Fluffy star short pyjama set is as sparkly as it is soft: she may not take it off until the new year.
Loungewear like the Fluffy oversized cosy hoodie and Fluffy heart oversized cosy hoodie both meet a similar brief, with the extra advantage of versatility that will see her through crisp walks during the in-between days when Christmas overrules the calendar.
Minimise wrapping (Christmas Eve box fillers require minimal packaging, but a thoughtful storage bag is a plus) and treat her to one of our Christmas pyjamas in a bag sets. The Robin fleece pyjamas in a bag even have a coordinating set of Robin socks in a bag, so she’ll go to bed and wake up feeling the most put together she’s been all year.
Another pair of gifts we love are the Penguin pyjama set and Penguin cosy slipper socks, which make a sweet statement about togetherness during the holidays.
If Christmas morning walks are her thing, we’d bet that the Fairisle wrap top and leggings pyjama set will be too. We love its all-day versatility with a silhouette that’s perfect for layering under outerwear.
Or, if you’re building a Christmas Eve box for your spouse and you’d rather convince her to stay in bed, the Bouxtique eyelash lace chemise should do the trick (you’re welcome). If that’s a little too bold (or there are onlookers around), the Chevron ribbed seamless bralette and coordinating Chevron ribbed seamless thong sends a quieter message that invites Christmas morning cuddles for two. Throw in a Diamante eyemask to add some sparkle to her shuteye and to finish off the perfect Xmas eve box.
A Christmas Eve box for adults or otherwise, slippers are essential. This year’s standout styles are the Borg heart mule slippers (hello fashionable slippers), Fluffy boot slippers (bliss) and Koala mule slippers (novel and nice).
THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVE BOX IDEAS FOR TEENAGERS AND OLDER CHILDREN
They’re growing up, but holding onto the magic of holiday moments with their family. Christmas Eve boxes are a fun way to add new traditions that keep older children interested in being together. At Boux, we suggest packing them full of little treasures that inspire more moments of togetherness. Such as the Heart satin pyjama set, with its sophisticated satin fabric but sweet all-over heart print.
Or the similarly soft and chic yet distinctly grown up Stripe satin pyjama set.
Plush pyjamas can have a similar effect, with our Fluffy heart short pyjamas set snuggly enough for lounging but tasteful enough for selfies. The pyjamas of teenager’s dreams, the long-sleeved, ruched-side, cheeky short Dream ribbed short pyjama set gives them a little nod to growing up while also keeping them close to you.
You want to hug them all day long. We get it, even if they don’t. The Fluffy oversized cosy hoodie does just that, and this time they’ll be hard-pressed to wriggle free once they melt into its plush fabric.
For a hug in the form of a tracksuit, check out the Boux lounge borg set. The hoodie and jogger set is so chic they may even willingly join in for that family walk after Christmas lunch.
Creating a theme is a great way to add a narrative to your Christmas Eve boxes. This one will go down a treat with teenagers. The Fluffy penguin short pyjama set has a subtle but cute penguin face on the hood (selfie time commence), and it even coordinates with the Penguin mule slippers that we’re certain will give her a festive skip in her step.
For standalone slippers, we have teenage sizes in our Fluffy boot slippers, Cross band slider slippers and Platform mule slippers. We love bright slippers paired with muted dressing gowns, like the Fluffy chevron midi dressing gown.
Top off your teens Xmas eve box with a Fluffy heart hot water bottle and she’ll melt into the holiday spirit quicker than St Nick can slide down the chimney.
CHRISTMAS EVE BOX IDEAS FOR TODDLERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Every young daughter revels at the opportunity to add more excitement and mystery to the holidays. You’ll never find a more eager advocate for the Christmas Eve box! Make sure hers makes for lasting memories with our pick of Boux treasures for little ones.
The obvious starting point is matching family pyjamas, and Boux has plenty you won’t have to wrestle them into over the holidays. They’ll especially love the opportunity to match with you (and you’ll love the family pics you can capture come Christmas morning, too).
Our Kids fleece stripe heart pyjamas in a bag, Kids fleece present pyjamas in a bag, Kids fleece pudding pyjamas in a bag, Kids fleece Christmas pyjamas in a bag and Kids fleece robin pyjamas in a bag all come with matching adult sizes. They’ll also love the printed bags they come in, which are perfect for storing additional Christmas toys and treasures.
Younger and older sisters will adore hanging out in matching Kids fluffy heart oversized hoodies (find the bigger sizes here). There’s even a practical Kids fairisle twosie pyjama set to coordinate with mum or big sister in the Fairisle hooded onesie. For matching twosies for little girls, little women and the matriarchs of the house, select from the Kids candy cane twosie pyjama set (we love the minty shade against the backdrop of the Christmas tree) and pretty-in-pink Kids heart print twosie pyjama set.
Need further inspiration to get little ones off to bed the night before Christmas? Toddlers and young girls will love accessorising their bedding with a pretty new blanket, especially our reversible Carved star fluffy blanket.
They’ll also love the cute embossed Soft heart blanket, available in white or light pink. Finally, the 3 pack fluffy scrunchies will add a special touch to her Christmas morning hairstyle of choice. Bunches or braids, Boux is here to help her feel like a mini Christmas Queen.
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