🎁 What Is Secret Santa? How the Tradition Works & the Best Personalized Gift Ideas

Secret santa is a fun christmas holidays tradition which has the surprise and intrigue factor. Gifts are anonymously exchange. 

Each person will pick a random name this this person becomes the Secret Santa specifically for that person whose name they picked.

Origins

It is said that the term Secret Santa was inspired by American philanthropist Larry Dean Stewart who after sending gifts of money to people in need became known as Kansas City’s Secret Santa.

Long before this in Sweden ‘’julklapp’’ ie a tradition existed where people would anonymously knock on doors with gifts as a good will gesture in the holiday season.

In Germany this a similar tradition name ‘Wichteln’ or ‘Wichletspiel’ a Christmas tradition took place where families would anonymous exchange gifts.

Kris kringle then is a similar gift exchange tradition popular in Ireland and Canada.

Versions of secret santa then take place in Mexico, Brazil and in many cultures.

In Brazil Amigo Secreto which we love the term is used.

The Secret Santa Rules

Theses are very important.

1.     Budget agreement

2.     Draw the Names

3.     Think about the persons interests. Put some thought into it

4.     Secrecy or the Big Reveal ? – do you reveal the gift giver, another important rule consideration. Keeping it secret is fun but letting the cat out of the bag we know is also a done thing

 

Why Secret Santa Is a Good Idea

There are lots of reasons why.

Its budget friendly.

Everyone buys one gift and with a budget.

Its efficient.

Its interactive and great for larger numbers.

It creates suspense and intrigue ie who bought the gift and all the guessing games.
Budget-friendly: Everyone only purchases one gift.
Its fun and festive.

Why Secret Santa Might Not Be Suitable for Everybody
You could get the worst gift ever depending on who gave it.

It can be high risk.

You can get something impersonal.

A lack of effort has gone into it.

But there in is the fun about it to.

You will either get a great gift or a shocker.

Can Secret Santa be used for 3 or 7 Individuals?

Yes just be careful with 3 you drawn another person.

For 7 this is no problem.

Secret Santa Gift Ideas

Secret Santa Gift Ideas

You can get a lot of thoughtful but budget friendly gifts with personalized gifts for family members.

They will be unique gifts to, made specifically for them.

Here are some personalized gift ideas that don’t break the bank :

·       Personalized mugs with jokes or names

·       Monogrammed keychains

·       Ornaments for the Christmas tree from photos

·       Custom planners or notebooks

·       Monogrammed cosmetic bags

Conclusion

Secret santa is fabulous.

Its budget friendly, very festive way to gift exchange, its fun and theirs an element to suspense and intrigue in it.

Its great for families to get them doing something together and its fun.

You either get the great gift giver or the person you definitely don’t want lols.