HO- HO- HO: How to play Secret Santa on Christmas? Know here

Secret Santa: a game that keeps the mystery, thrill and surprise of holiday gifting alive!

What is Secret Santa, and how does it work?

Secret Santa is a Western Christmas tradition wherein the group's members agree to present one another with a gift. They are all randomly assigned an individual to buy a present. As the term implies, the identity of the gift sender must be kept secret and not disclosed within the group.

Each member of the group then gathers to exchange gifts, and the identity of the gift donor is disclosed until after the items have been opened. Some people may want to include a brief note with their gift so that the receiver might guess, who they are before the identity is revealed.

How to get help in playing Secret Santa?

If you're looking for help in choosing Secret Santa recipients, there are several websites available to assist you. They each ask you to submit your list of participants' names, which is then jumbled and all users receive a message or an email with the name of their Secret Santa gift companion. Even the person, who enters all of the names, will not know who each Secret Santa is.

'Elfster' is a free website that ranks as one of the top Google searches. Another free website is 'Secret Santa Organiser’. If you prefer an app, look for Draw Names and Santa's Secret Keeper in your app store.

Gifts ideas

There are several options for Secret Santa gifts, ranging from food and drink to health and beauty, technology, and even bespoke items. The ideal gift to buy depends on the person you're shopping for. The most considerate gifts come from getting to know the person you're purchasing for and then thinking about a gift they'd actually love.

For those, who love technology, a portable speaker or even a subscription to their favourite gadgets, such as a Kindle or a Spotify subscription are great options. A Christmas basket or, depending on the budget, a kitchen gadget would be appreciated by the gourmet. A skincare or make-up kit is an excellent gift for a beauty enthusiast.

FAQs:

1. Do Secret Santa gifts have to be wrapped?
   Yes, gifts should be wrapped with a tag including the recipient.
2. Do families do Secret Santa?
   Yes, Secret Santa is a great way to celebrate Christmas with your family.