There are so many Christmas traditions to start with your child, but rather than trying to do every single one, the only one you really need to do is the Santa plates for Christmas Eve. Whether you use an old family tray or are looking for a new one to use every year with your little ones, it's the one tradition your children will grow up loving.
Popping a mince pie, glass of milk and carrot on a Christmas Eve plate or tray is so simple, but it's such a magical moment for children and will become one of their favourite parts of Christmas, including popping those all important first baubles and decors on the tree.
Best Santa plates for Christmas Eve at a glance:
• Best value Santa plates for Christmas eve: Elf Christmas Eve Fine China Plate - buy here on John Lewis.
• Best Santa tray for Christmas eve: Christmas Eve Tray Keepsake - buy here on Etsy.
• Best durable Santa tray for Christmas eve: Christmas Eve Treat Board for Santa - buy here on Etsy.
Little ones will love running to their Santa plates to find he's eaten the snacks they left out for him and his reindeers. From personalised Santa plates to traditional designed trays, who knew so much magic could come from such a simple item?
Best value Santa plates for Christmas Eve
www.johnlewis.com
Description
How lovely is this design? The Elf Christmas Eve Fine China Plate is marked out so that your child
Pros
- Easy to clean
- Great value
Cons
- No onsite reviews
Best Santa tray for Christmas Eve
www.etsy.com
Description
With arrow and text placements for where to put the everything, this Christmas Eve Tray Keepsake
Pros
- Engraved for longevity
- Easy to clean
Cons
- Some mentioned the text would be better spaced out
Best personalised Santa plates for Christmas Eve
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Description
A simple design, the Personalised Christmas Eve China Plate or Saucer features the choice of Santa
Pros
- Can be personalised
- Choose between a Santa and Rudolph design
Cons
- Very basic design
Best simple design Santa plates for Christmas Eve
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www.notonthehighstreet.com
Description
The Tartan Tree Christmas Plate has three trees featured in the middle of the plate, in the
Pros
- Personalise with children's names
- Plate is easy and light for children to hold
Cons
- No onsite reviews
Best Santa plates for Christmas Eve with placements
www.dunelm.com
Description
With a festive design, the Christmas Eve Treat Plate has a milk, mince pie and carrot placement to
Pros
- Placement markers for the treats
- Good value
Cons
- No onsite review
Best platter Santa plate for Christmas Eve
www.my1styears.com
Description
This sweet and stylish Personalised Santa Christmas Platter from My 1st Years is the perfect plate
Pros
- Charming design
- Option to personalise
Cons
- The more characters used, the smaller the text appears
Best durable Santa tray for Christmas Eve
www.etsy.com
Description
Laser engraved onto a wooden board, the Christmas Eve Treat Board for Santa is beautifully
Pros
- Gift wrapping available
- Personalise with names
Cons
- Some mentioned it is smaller than expected
Best lightweight Santa plates for Christmas Eve
to help avoid prtypos
www.etsy.com
Description
This Personalised Christmas Eve Santa Treat Wooden Board is printed placements for Santa's treats
Pros
- Colourful board
- Lightweight
Cons
- Washing with water might damage the board
Best enamel Santa plates for Christmas Eve
www.notonthehighstreet.com
Description
The Personalised Treats For Santa Enamel Tray can be personalised with children's names and you
Pros
- Sturdy
- Can be personalised with rim colour and names
Cons
- Not technically a plate
Do I need a Santa plate or tray?
You can use any plate, tray or board to put out a drink and snacks for Santa's arrival. But by having a special Santa plate or tray to use every Christmas eve, will make the moment feel very special for your little one and can even be turned into a family tradition.
Samantha Ball is a Commercial Content Writer for Mother&Baby and freelanced for the website for two years before joining the team full time. She's a mum of two and loves browsing for the best products and cute outfits.