Parents are rushing to B&M as wrapped Christmas Eve boxes cost £3.50 at the till
SOME parents end up spending a fortune on boxes on Christmas Eve, even though their children already have a huge pile of presents to open the next day.
So it’s no wonder mums and dads are running to B&M after hearing that boxes are being scanned at the checkout for just £3.50.
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Not only that, they are also packed with everything you need for the festive evening.
Danielle went to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook to share the incredible deal, as she began: “Christmas Eve boxes from b&m, £5.”
She then wrote down the contents of the box: stickers to personalize the box, a bag of hot chocolate with a festive disposable cup, a cookie for Santa, a snowflake, reindeer food, Christmas coloring and stickers, and even a pair of socks.
Danielle also shared a photo of her box, which she had already personalized for her Ellie.
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However, others took to the comments section to tell Danielle that the boxes had already been reduced by £1.50
“I got one yesterday… they cost £3.50 now,” wrote one.
“They are beautiful and also miniaturized!” another added.
“I got mine for £3.50 a few weeks ago and added a few bits to it,” a third commented.
“Now scanning at 3:50,” someone else commented.
When Danielle then edited the post to add that after checking her receipt she discovered her box had also been scanned through for just £3.50.
“They look pretty cool,” one person commented.
“These are cute!” said another.
“I needed new ones and saw these today, they are fantastic!” a third commented.
“I normally buy the same one from Home Bargains, but I think there are more items in there.”
“I got one for our granddaughter, what a bargain!” someone else gushed.
Christmas Eve boxes are more popular than ever, but according to a consumer expert, we don’t know exactly when the practice started.
Most popular Christmas specials
- Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol – 2010
Starring Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, The Doctor and Amy Pond have just one hour to save a crashing spaceship on Christmas Day before it’s too late.
- The office: Christmas party – 2005
Office boss Michael Scott is determined to brighten up the Christmas party and prevent it from getting boring.
- Gavin and Stacey: A Special Christmas – 2019
The Shipmans and Smithy go to Barry for Christmas. Uncle Bryn is in charge of Christmas dinner and Smithy welcomes his new girlfriend to the group.
Downton Abbey: Christmas at Downton Abbey – 2011
Downton Abbey throws a Christmas party, but rising tensions and the arrest of John Bates cast a shadow over the festivities.
- Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special – 2004
The Wests travel to Billaricay for Christmas, but Gavin and Stacey have news for the family and things don’t go as smoothly as they’d hoped.
- Modern family: discover the halls – 2009
Claire and Phil choose to cancel Christmas for their children, Haley, Alex and Luke, while Mitchell and Cameron take Lily to visit Santa.
Friends: The One With the Holiday Armadillo – 2000
Ross decides he wants to teach Ben about Hanukkah when the costume store runs out of Santa costumes.
- This is us: Last Christmas – 2016
Jack and Rebecca have an unexpected reunion with an old friend, while Kevin, Randall and Kate deal with their own holiday challenges.
- The Office (UK) Christmas special part two – 2003
Tim’s world is turned upside down when Dawn visits the office. Despite Gareth’s stern warning and Keith from Accounts offering some advice, Tim regains his hope.
- Downton Abbey Christmas Special – 2015
Mary tries to repair her relationship with her sister, while Edith’s secret continues to pose a threat. As Henry adjusts to his new role as a husband, finding his place at Downton proves more challenging.
- Black mirror: white Christmas – 2014
Matt and Potter share an unusual Christmas meal together while holed up in a remote cabin on Christmas Day, exchanging stories about their past lives in the outside world.
- Outnumbered Christmas Special – 2012
The Brockmans throw a Christmas party, but Pete is far from happy. Ben eagerly volunteers to help with the preparations, and Pete ends up in the bathroom with Jane after the door handle breaks off.
The Office (UK) Christmas Special part one – 2003
David has fallen on hard times in his career, but tries to reconnect with his former employees while looking for validation. Tim still has feelings for Dawn as all eyes are on them as they meet again at the Christmas party.
- Friends: the one with the girl from Poughkeepsie – 1997
Monica struggles to cope with her kitchen staff, so she hires Joey to fire him in front of them to show authority. Chandler tries to put Rachel in touch with his colleague.
- Outnumbered Christmas Special – 2011
The Brockmans hope to get away for Christmas, but their grandfather falls ill, and an emergency trip to the hospital puts their festive plans on hold.
However, Professor Vince Mitchell said the tradition was “waiting to happen”.
“There is no pretense that this is an age-old tradition,” he told the newspaper BBC.
‘But Christmas Eve is not a day we prepare well for.
“Boxes solve that problem with the click of a button.”
In other countries in Europe, gift giving usually takes place on Christmas Eve instead of December 25.
