British actor and satirist John Bird has died aged 86.
23.12.2022 - 17:33 / dailyrecord.co.uk
For families of little ones, the tradition of Christmas Eve boxes has become fairly popular in recent years.
Alongside leaving out a glass of milk (or sherry) for Santa and carrots for Rudolph, this modern tradition is becoming a festive classic in its own right.
While a fairly modern trend for families in the UK, this festive tradition actually originated in Germany where they would open presents early on Christmas Eve.
The concept is now a fun way for parents to help get their kids into the festive spirit the night before Santa comes and it involves a small box of special gifts that they can enjoy.
With the tradition growing in popularity, you can now purchase the festive boxes themselves from retailers such as Hobbycraft, Amazon, Wilko, Asda and much more.
And, like the boxes themselves, the contents of the box don't have to be too expensive and you can fill them with some fun little gifts that won't break the bank.
Here are a few affordable and simple suggestions that you can fill your little ones Christmas Eve box with that won't eat into your budget.
Festive PJs are an absolute must-have for a lot of families, especially if they are a matching set. So, why not give your little one a new set to wear the night before Christmas?
You can purchase affordable pairs from the likes of Amazon, Primark, Sainsburys and more.
You can help your little one settle down for the night with a nice hot mug of hot chocolate that you can top with some whipped cream and sprinkles for extra sweetness.
The great thing about hot chocolate is you can pick up some small single packet sachets for as little as 60p in some major supermarkets and retailers, including B&M and Home Bargains.
Once you have them settled into their new PJs, with a mug of
British actor and satirist John Bird has died aged 86.
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