Secret Santa gift ideas, sorted by budget
The short answer
Pick interests and a spending limit. Everything else is optional.
Organizing one of your own?
Draw Secret Santa names on your phone and send private links.
Make Secret Santa even easier
Simple tools and advice to help you choose, wrap and give with confidence.
Secret Santa questions
A printable sheet your group fills in, so each Santa knows what their person likes.
Get the questionnaire
Common questions
What should you give someone you barely know?
Choose something useful that suits most people. A good mug, a cozy throw, a desk gadget or a tasty treat is easy to like. Skip anything personal, like perfume or clothes in a size you would have to guess.
If you can, ask a friend of theirs one quiet question: coffee or tea? Dog or cat? One answer goes a long way. Pick it in the interests above.
How much should a Secret Santa gift cost?
Stick to the limit your group agreed on. A gift far above it can make others feel awkward, and one far below it can look rushed.
If nobody set a limit, ask the organizer before you buy.
