The night before Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes tradition is so much fun! Here’s how you make one and why my kids look forward to it every year no matter how old they are. Have you started the night before Christmas box tradition yet?? I started it when my youngest was about 2 and it’s been a family tradition ever since. This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. (originally published 12/17, affiliate links present)
Night Before Christmas Box Ideas
Even now that my oldest is almost 17 they still look forward to “the box” each and every year! I actually love searching for items they will love to put inside. I always include some of the same things each year (but in larger sizes as they grow of course). Let me share our special holiday tradition with you so you can try it in your house. I promise it will be a huge hit and you’ll look forward to it too year after year. Our Christmas Packaging looks a little like you see here!
I made it a bit early this year because my kids wanted to share why they love it with all of you. Lucky them because I will now have to make a new one for our actual night before Christmas box to surprise them. 😉
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You really can include anything you like inside but you want to keep it pretty consistent with the same type of items. I use variations and different sizes from year to year of course.
Here are my constants and other Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes ideas you can gather.
Night Before Christmas Box Tradition
Pajamas – every child LOVES a new pair of pjs (ok, I do too) and finding a “totally cute” and comfy pair is key. For my “little ones” you see here I love Carter’s pajamas. They’re comfy and offer footed pajamas in larger sizes!
- Their favorite are the “footed jammies” they call them.
- This year I chose Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes themed pairs and since they go up to a size 14.
- Footed jammies are the best because they have non-skid soles, safety tab keeps the zipper in place, and elastic back heels to keep footies on. 😉
- Treat – Ok so I usually include a few little things, enough for all 5 of us to enjoy that night.
Ornament – I choose a new personalized ornament for all of them to share for the year or occasionally find one for each child, depending on what I find. This year I chose one that said “sisters are forever” because I thought that would be special. I write the year on the back with a permanent marker so we can remember that night before Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes moment year after year when we hang them on the tree.
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Hot cocoa – I either include packets of ready to make cocoa or a jar of homemade hot chocolate mix to scoop out….a small bag of marshmallows can be included too.
Something to bake – This year I choose a gingerbread house they could all put together on the night before Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes, but I have also included a box of oooey gooey brownie mix to make together too. We have a bunch of free holiday printables like holiday coloring pages and more to include.
- A letter – If you have really little kids you can include a letter from Santa. Or you can write a letter yourself to each one telling them why you’re so proud of them. It’s a good time to reflect and believe me.
- They’ll love it!
- I love this idea so much.
- A personalized Christmas Ornament Gift Boxes book is fun!