# Make Christmas Eve magic with a Christmas Eve box for kids that has their name on it > The best Christmas Eve box for kids is a personalised wooden box with their name, filled with a Santa plate, a mug, a story or activity book and a teddy. - Published by Your Personalised Gifts: 2026-10-16; last reviewed 2026-10-16 - URL: https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/guides/christmas-eve-box-for-kids ## Key points - Start with a wooden box: small at 22 x 16 x 11 cm, or larger at 28 x 28 x 10.8 cm. - Fill it with something to eat from, something to do and something to cuddle. - Match the fillers to their age: plates and stories for little ones, activity books for older kids. - We print exactly what you type, in plain letters and numbers, so check every spelling. - Each item is made in 1–3 working days, then sent by Royal Mail Tracked 24. ## What is the best Christmas Eve box for kids? The best Christmas Eve box for kids is a wooden one with their name on it, sturdy enough to come out again every December. Browse the whole [personalised Christmas Eve boxes](/personalised-christmas-eve-boxes) range, or start with these two. Both are natural wood with a metal clasp and hinges, and both are made in 1–3 working days. **For a neat, smaller box.** The [Personalised Small Christmas Eve Box](/products/personalised-small-christmas-eve-box) (£23.49) is hand painted natural wood and measures 22 x 16 x 11 cm. You get three lines of up to 15 characters each. The text is case sensitive and printed exactly as you type it. **For room to fill.** The [Personalised Wooden Christmas Eve Box](/products/personalised-wooden-christmas-eve-box-boxes) (£23.49) is 28 x 28 x 10.8 cm, big enough for DVDs, books, pencils and sweets. It comes in two styles: - three lines of up to 15 characters each, case sensitive - Large: a name of up to 12 characters, printed in upper case, with the words Christmas Eve Box fixed (type the apostrophe and s yourself if you want them) Want the basics of the tradition, or a box for a grown-up? Our [Christmas Eve box ideas](/guides/christmas-eve-box-ideas) guide covers that. This one is all about kids, so let's fill it, age by age. - [Personalised Small Christmas Eve Box](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-small-christmas-eve-box): £23.49 - [Personalised Wooden Christmas Eve Box](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-wooden-christmas-eve-box-boxes): £23.49 ## What do you put in a Christmas Eve box for kids by age? Put in three things: something to eat from, something to do and something to settle down with, tuned to the child's age. These are our own suggestions, so pick what fits your family. **Toddlers.** Keep it simple and sturdy. A shatter resistant plastic Santa plate, a plastic mug for warm milk and a story book you read to them. Seeing their name on everything is the magic, even before they can read it. **Ages 4 to 7.** This is peak belief, so lean into Santa. Add a colouring book with their name inside and a sign to hang up before bed. The [Personalised Santa Stop Here Wooden Sign](/products/personalised-gingerbread-house-santa-stop-here-wooden-sign) (£9.49) has a gingerbread house design on wood, 20 x 10 x 0.4 cm, with a ribbon included. The words Santa Please Stop Here For are fixed, and you add a name of up to 20 characters. That's room for two siblings, such as Oscar and Mia. **Ages 8 and over.** Older kids want more to do. Swap colouring for the activity book with stickers, add a mug with their name in capitals and keep the Santa plate if there are little ones in the house. Next, the Santa treats and the bedtime drink. - [Personalised Santa Stop Here Wooden Sign](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-gingerbread-house-santa-stop-here-wooden-sign): £9.49 ## Which Santa plates and bedtime mugs go in a kids' Christmas Eve box? A personalised plate for Santa's treats and a mug for their own bedtime drink are the two fillers kids actually use on the night. Both plates below are shatter resistant plastic and 7.5 inches across, so small hands can carry them to the fireplace. **For mince pies and a carrot.** The [Personalised Santa and Rudolph Mince Pie Plate](/products/personalised-santa-and-rudolph-christmas-eve-mince-pie) (£11.99) has fixed Santa and Rudolph wording, plus two lines of up to 20 characters at the bottom. The text is case sensitive and appears as entered. Hand washing is recommended. **For fans of The Snowman.** The [Personalised The Snowman Treats for Santa Plate](/products/personalised-the-snowman-christmas-wishes-treats-for-santa) (£13.99) carries the fixed words Treats for Santa, and you add one line of up to 25 characters. **For hot chocolate before bed.** The [Personalised Cool Santa Plastic Mug](/products/personalised-cool-santa-plastic-mug) (£9.99) is 11 oz, BPA free plastic and 9.2 x 11.7 x 8.1 cm. A name of up to 12 characters goes on the front, printed in capitals. With snacks sorted, give them something to keep busy until bedtime. - [Personalised Santa and Rudolph Mince Pie Plate](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-santa-and-rudolph-christmas-eve-mince-pie): £11.99 - [Personalised The Snowman Treats for Santa Plate](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-the-snowman-christmas-wishes-treats-for-santa): £13.99 - [Personalised Cool Santa Plastic Mug](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-cool-santa-plastic-mug): £9.99 ## Christmas Eve box fillers for kids that keep them busy The best fillers for keeping kids busy are a book with their own name in it and a teddy to take to bed. They buy you a calm hour. **For colouring in.** The [Personalised It's Christmas Elf Colouring Book](/products/personalised-its-christmas-elf-colouring-book) (£8.49) has 28 colouring pages and measures 20.6 x 29.5 x 0.4 cm. Their name, up to 12 characters, goes on the cover and throughout. A two-line message of up to 25 characters per line sits on the first page. Please avoid all capitals in the message. **For puzzles and stickers.** The [Personalised Christmas Activity Book & Stickers](/products/personalised-christmas-activity-book-with-stickers) (£13.99) includes assorted Christmas stickers and 28 colouring pages, at about 30 x 21 x 0.5 cm. You get a name of up to 12 characters and four lines of up to 20 characters inside. Don't use all capitals. **For the bedtime story.** The [Personalised Christmas Adventure Story Book](/products/personalised-magical-christmas-adventure-story-book) (£9.49) follows a mischievous teddy bear through Santa's grotto over 28 illustrated pages. Their name, up to 12 characters, appears in the text and pictures. Add four lines of up to 25 characters inside, in proper case. The 's on the front is fixed. **For a cuddle.** The [Personalised Spotty Santa Teddy Bear](/products/personalised-spotty-santa-teddy-bear) (£18.99) is plush, 18 x 18 x 15 cm, with Merry Christmas fixed on its spotty Santa T-shirt and a name of up to 12 characters. Its listing says it suits ages 36 months and over. Now let's make it fit your budget. - [Personalised It's Christmas Elf Colouring Book](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-its-christmas-elf-colouring-book): £8.49 - [Personalised Christmas Activity Book & Stickers](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-christmas-activity-book-with-stickers): £13.99 - [Personalised Christmas Adventure Story Book](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-magical-christmas-adventure-story-book): £9.49 - [Personalised Spotty Santa Teddy Bear](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-spotty-santa-teddy-bear): £18.99 ## How do you build a kids' Christmas Eve box on any budget? Build it in layers: the box first, then one filler from each group, then extras only if the budget stretches. Every price is shown next to its item above, so you can mix and match. **Keep it lean.** One box, one Santa plate and one book. That covers treats, a story and a keepsake. **Add the bedtime bits.** Put in the mug, then a small extra like the [Personalised Toadstool Santa Cutlery Set](/products/personalised-christmas-toadstool-santa-3-piece-plastic) (£9.49). It's a BPA free plastic spoon, knife and fork with a name of up to 12 characters, supplied in an organza gift bag. Great for Christmas morning breakfast too. **Go all out.** Add the teddy and the Santa Stop Here sign, and the box becomes the whole evening. **Siblings.** Give each child their own box and share the sign, with both names on it. Spend over £60 on gifts and we pay the first £6 of delivery, which helps when you're filling boxes for more than one child. Next: what to actually write on everything. - [Personalised Toadstool Santa Cutlery Set](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-christmas-toadstool-santa-3-piece-plastic): £9.49 ## What should you write on a kids' Christmas Eve box? Write their name and a short line that only your family would say, kept inside each item's character limit. Count your letters before you type. **The limits at a glance:** - Small box: 3 lines of up to 15 characters, case sensitive - Wooden box: 3 lines of up to 15 characters, or a name of up to 12 characters in upper case - Santa and Rudolph plate: 2 lines of up to 20 characters - The Snowman plate: 1 line of up to 25 characters - Mug, cutlery, teddy: a name of up to 12 characters - Sign: a name of up to 20 characters - Books: a name of up to 12 characters, plus a message inside **Ideas for the box.** Try Lily Mae, then Christmas Eve, then 2026. Or Santa was here across one line. On the Large style, LILY'S above the fixed Christmas Eve Box reads beautifully. **Ideas for the plates.** Treats for Santa, then Love Oscar and Mia. On The Snowman plate: From Oscar and Mia. **Ideas for the books.** Write a note they'll find years later: Merry Christmas Ava, Love Mummy and Daddy, Christmas Eve 2026. Here's how we turn those words into the real thing. ## How does personalisation work and how long does it take? You type the words, we print exactly what you type, and each item is made in 1–3 working days. It then goes by Royal Mail Tracked 24, usually 1–2 working days. In a hurry? Look for the "Next day available" badge on a product page: on those gifts, paid Express delivery is offered at checkout. **What we can print.** Plain letters and numbers. We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols. Some fields have their own rule: the mug and the Large wooden box print in capitals, and the books ask you to avoid all capitals in the message. **Check before you click.** Your spelling is what goes on the gift, so read every name twice. Because each piece is made to your words, personalised gifts can't be returned for a change of mind. If one arrives misprinted, faulty or damaged, we remake it or refund it. **Sending it to someone else.** Add their name and address at checkout. We email them a free e-card at 8am on the first day the gift could arrive. **Timing.** Christmas Eve won't move, so check our [Christmas last order dates](/delivery) before you plan. Order early, then think about what sits alongside the box. ## What else pairs with a kids' Christmas Eve box? A stocking and a Santa sack pair best, because the box opens on Christmas Eve and those take over the next morning. Matching names across all three makes the whole run feel planned. **For Christmas morning.** Hang one of our [personalised Christmas stockings](/personalised-christmas-stockings) at the end of the bed, and leave the big presents in one of our [personalised Santa sacks](/personalised-santa-sacks). **For more ideas.** Browse [personalised gifts for kids](/personalised-gifts-for-kids) and our full [personalised Christmas gifts](/personalised-christmas-gifts). Shopping for the grown-ups too? Try our [Christmas Eve gift ideas for adults](/guides/christmas-eve-gift-ideas-for-adults) and [personalised Christmas gift ideas](/guides/personalised-christmas-gift-ideas). Ready to start? Pick their box from our [personalised Christmas Eve boxes](/personalised-christmas-eve-boxes), put their name on it, and fill it with tonight's magic. ## Questions ### What do you put in a Christmas Eve box for kids? Most families add a plate for Santa's treats, a mug for a bedtime drink, a book and a cuddly toy. Choose fillers that suit their age, such as a story book for toddlers or an activity book with stickers for older children. ### What age is a Christmas Eve box for? There's no set age. Toddlers love seeing their name on a plate and hearing a story, while older kids enjoy activity books and a mug of their own. Check each listing for its details before you buy. ### How many characters can I put on a Christmas Eve box? Both wooden boxes take three lines of up to 15 characters each, printed as you type them. The larger box also comes in a style with a name of up to 12 characters in upper case. Plan your words first. ### Can I print an emoji or an accented name? No. We can't print accents, emoji or most symbols, so please use plain letters and numbers. We print exactly what you type, so check the spelling carefully. ### How long does a personalised Christmas Eve box take to arrive? Each item is made in 1–3 working days. It's then sent by Royal Mail Tracked 24, which usually takes 1–2 working days. ### Can I return a personalised Christmas Eve box? Personalised gifts are made to the words you type, so they can't be returned for a change of mind. If yours arrives misprinted, faulty or damaged, we remake it or refund it.