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Secret Santa gift ideas — good picks at every budget
Drawn someone you barely know? These are safe, useful picks for office, school and family Secret Santas, sorted by budget.
Gift ideas
Under £5: something edible
A decent bar of chocolate, a small tin of biscuits or a jar of flavoured honey. Almost everyone enjoys a treat, and it suits every age.
Under £5: a little desk cheer
A small plant in a pot, a notebook or a set of nice pens. Cheap enough to feel low-pressure, useful enough to be kept.
Under £10: cosy and practical
Fluffy socks, a travel mug or a scented candle. Choose neutral colours and scents so it suits whoever draws it.
Under £10: a small game
A pack of cards, a mini puzzle or a pocket-sized game. Good for offices where people like a laugh.
Under £20: a proper treat
A boxed tea or coffee set, a hand cream gift set, or a plant with a nice pot. It feels generous without being awkward.
Under £20: personalised on a budget
A name mug, a custom keyring or a printed photo. Only if you know them well enough to avoid a miss.
Tips
- ✓Stick to the agreed budget exactly. Going over is as awkward as going well under.
- ✓If all you have is a name, choose something consumable (food, drink, a candle). It is hard to get wrong.
- ✓Run the draw with our free Secret Santa generator, then ask everyone to add a wishlist so their Santa isn't guessing.
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