How is your Christmas shopping going? If you're in need of some ideas for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family or want to do something extra special for someone special, consider giving a Christmas Eve Box.
There are many countries that celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve and in recent years, something called Christmas Eve boxes have become popular in Europe.
The Christmas Eve Box is a simple box that is filled with interesting, fun or personalized items or activities that the recipients can enjoy on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day. They can also have a theme, which makes them even more fun!
The box itself can be anything - gift box, shoe box, Amazon box (bet you all have lots of these), whatever you like. You can make the box extra special (and create some great family memories too) by decorating the outer box itself.
These boxes are really fun to hand-deliver and can be mailed as well.
Food Themed Boxes
Food themed boxes are perfect for chocolate lovers, candy addicts or salty/crunchy snack fans. Other great ideas are jams & spreads, cookies, soups, hot delicious drinks...this list is making us hungry! And what's great about food themed boxes is that they can work for everyone - not just foodies!
A favourite of ours are food boxes centered about baking. Nothing is more annoying than realizing you’ve run out of flour for your cookies, so why not pre-measure ingredients and include a cute recipe card? You can make this even more personal by sharing a recipe that has been a family tradition and encourage your box recipients to share pictures of their final creations with you. For example, gingerbread man vs. gingerbread woman – a decorating face-off! You can purchase empty jars from craft supply stores and buy the ingredients in bulk. Consider including fun decorating items like sprinkles and icing.
Movie in a Box
Give the joy of a Movie night of movie day! Fill a box with a DVD (yes, some folks still like these) or a Netflix, Disney+, Cineplex or Amazon gift card, popcorn, hot cocoa and any other favourite treats (like licorice or gummies). You could even add a blanket to create for a true cozy movie night in. You can encourage your recipients to watch the same movie at the same time as you. We really like Elf, and Home Alone just in case you needed some ideas. :)
Tiny Library
You’ve seen the tiny libraries around your neighbourhood, and who doesn’t love those? Consider a boxed library by sharing some of your favourite books. You can set up a book-exchange that lasts longer than the holiday season. Alternatively, you can give a Christmas-themed book library, which is really nice for younger families who could use a copy of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. There are also many books where you can record yourself reading the book, which make for the ultimate personalized gift and a true keepsake.
Board Games
Think about filling a box with games your friends or family will love playing together. We do favour the classics like Operation, Scrabble, Chess, Dutch Blitz, Go Fish, etc. There are so many games to choose from and some pretty cool new ones too, including holiday themed games! This gift will bring about hours of fun, healthy competition and help make happy memories!
Spa Box
This one is pretty obvious – who doesn’t love a little pampering, especially after the year we've all had? There are so many options for a spa box - face scrubs, face masks, hand masks, foot masks, lotions, moisturizers, bath salts, bubble bath, nail care items, and the list goes on! For those that have children, consider adding something fun and silly, just for them, like water crayons.
Couple Boxes
Everyone knows at least one couple who go to together like hot cocoa and marshmallows! So why not put together a couple themed box for Christmas? Whether you are doing a Him & Her, Her & Her or Him & Him box, there's so much flexibility, variety, and fun you can have with these - wine, food, games, tickets, personalized items or textiles, you name it! Even if opposites attract, these still come together beautifully!
Want a good hiding place? Well, Santa has already called us! Be clever with your gifts and stash them in your self-storage unit until the big day.
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Remember, we have long access hours and even 24/7 access at some Storage Solutions locations, so your self-storage unit is ready for you anytime you want…even on Christmas Day!
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Happy Holidays!
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