I love Christmas Eve almost as much as Christmas Day. Growing up, I’d often visit the Mousehole Lights with my grandparents and watch my grandad in the choir, followed by watching Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas and laying out treats ready for the big guy himself before bed. These are traditions I’m keen to continue with Jenson, especially now that he’s old enough to really take in what’s going on.
Does anything beat snuggling up as a family and watching Christmas films? I love a festive hamper of treats at Christmas and Virginia Hayward* has something for all tastes and budgets. Christmas Eve boxes are a growing trend and I love that they have the perfect family box. All you need to do is add your favourite film or book.
This stunning box contains everything you need for a festive night in, including hot chocolate, marshmallows, candy canes, fudge, shortbread and a chocolate bauble.
And where Virginia Hayward really excels with their hampers is the design and packaging. Everything is so Instagrammable, from the detail of the box, to the cute design on the fudge, the detail on the (Cornish!) shortbread and the delicate chocolate figurines in the hot chocolate.
To be in with a chance of winning a Christmas Eve box, just complete the Gleam entries below before midnight Friday 14 December. A winner will be drawn at random and contacted directly. They will have a week to respond before an alternative winner is selected. UK entries only.
Win a Christmas Eve box from Virginia Hayward
*I was sent this hamper for review purposes and all thoughts are my own
Don’t forget to enter my other giveaways:
Hex and Ginger diary (closes midnight Saturday 8 December)
MariaRosaDesign storage (closes midnight Sunday 9 December)
The Story Gift bookish treats
Clara Christmas activity kit
Glitter & Earth mermaid mug and notebook
Sally’s Shed Christmas decoration






Ooh, never had a Christmas Eve box before, this one looks amazing! Especially love the chocolate bauble, very pretty. Wish my kids would sit still for more than 5 minutes to watch a Christmas film!
I feel your pain! Jenson likes to watch the same thing on repeat and I want to watch all the Christmas films on Netflix š
Ho Ho Ho!
This is such a lovely Christmas Eve Box / Hamper. I always think they make lovely gifts for people.
This looks amazing! I love a good hamper / Christmas Eve box!
We go to Midnight Mass and when we get back, we open one present.
Got to love a box of goodies š