.Christmas eve boxes? Really ?

I always bought mine new pyjamas for Christmas Eve and do the same for my grandsons. No need for Christmas Eve boxes.

I think some shops are responding to this new trend. I am on an Extreme Couponing site and several supermarkets have reduced their pyjamas this week.

Christmas pyjamas for my youngest daughter and that's it. Grandchildren don't get anything from us until the big day.

Cost not Costa.

I used to be very much against this, but my daughter does it, he has new pyjamas,slippers and hot chocolate. They will then watch a film.
I am bow coming round to this, he grows so quickly so the pyjamas and slippers are what she would spend anyway. The hot chocolate and film Costa nothing. There will always be people who go OTT.

I don't think it's a 'problem' to anyone, but that doesn't mean anyone who disagrees with the concept can't have an opinion on them.

My DD is doing this for her two and her nephew as they are spending Christmas Eve together. In there is new PJ’s , slippers, dressing gowns (all matching) treats and a hot chocolate bomb thing.
It is up to them, no one is insisting anyone does it, if it makes them happy then why would it be a problem to anyone else.

AGAA4

I know a German lady who has gift opening on Christmas Eve but no presents the next day.
Absolutely no need for two lots of presents. The pressure on parents is hard enough. Silly idea.

... presents on Christmas Eve is a tradition in some countries.

They have the same tradition in Norway and Sweden. Usually after dinner.

... just when the kids are all kranky and tired and won't eat their dinner because they're too excited, as well!

We did it, new slippers, Jim-jams, maybe dressing gowns if they had grown, a new film on video or dvd, some nice treats to eat.

I’m with Galaxy on this. We didn’t, but both DDs are starting this - just simple things though. Granted some parents will go OTT - but we can all remember the child who got a new bike every year?? Seems harmless, unless it gets out of hand.

DS2 parents-in-law do this.
I think it is over the top, but if it pleases them, so be it.
I'm afraid we don't and never will.
Perhaps we are mean, but I don't think so

We did it, pyjamas, new mug, and hot chocolate. And before Netflix existed, a DVD to watch together. When they believed in Santa the reindeer dust was in there too. I think people should do what makes them happy (within reason )

I know a German lady who has gift opening on Christmas Eve but no presents the next day.
Absolutely no need for two lots of presents. The pressure on parents is hard enough. Silly idea.

Just new jim-jams in this family.

I couldn't agree more, Tusue. We are allowing ourselves to be hearded like a flock of sheep into all this American rubbish. I, for one, wont be falling into this con