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5 Secret Santa gifts under 25 USD

Gifting
5 Secret Santa gifts under 25 USD
Gifting

It’s that time of the year again: gifting season. For some of us that might mean we can go all out on buying presents and gift wrapping, but for others, it might be quite a mission to think of a good Christmas present to give. We tried to find some of the best gifts out there, and the best thing is: they’re all under 25$.

 

What is Secret Santa?

Haven’t you celebrated Secret Santa with family or friends before? Secret Santa is a Christmas tradition. It’s basically a gift-giving game where a group of friends, family, or coworkers draw names to find out who they’re giving a present to. Sometimes the names come with a wish list or gift ideas, other times you’ll have to be creative. The giver’s name must be kept secret until the moment of unwrapping. The recipient of a gift must determine who of the group members was their Secret Santa after opening it. There are many variations to the game: You can play it with dice or allow players to steal gifts from each other. Secret Santa is a traditional holiday game where guessing the answer is just as much fun as getting the present.

 

What makes a good Secret Santa gift?

With so many stores and gifts to choose from, you might wonder what really makes a good Secret Santa gift. If you know the person you’re giving the gift to well, something personal and relatable is always nice. But things can become complicated if you have to buy a gift for your sister’s boyfriend or an uncle that you don’t really know that well. A gift that is timeless, useful and memorable might seem hard to find, but we tried our best to come up with a list of inspiration.

 

Best Secret Santa gifts under $25

Maybe you’ve set a budget with your friends on how much the gifts should be, or maybe you’re allowed to choose yourself. All the gifts below are under 25 USD, so the holiday season doesn’t have to break the bank.

  • Idea 1: Board or card games

A universal gift that (almost) everyone loves: board or card games. We’re not talking about your standard Monopoly or Cluedo, but a fun and innovative party game or card game. Games like these will spark conversation and make any boring Sunday night enjoyable.

  • Idea 2: Gift cards

If you don’t know the receiver of your secret Santa gift so well, a gift card is always a good solution. Give them an Amazon gift card or a shopping card for other department stores such as Walmart and eBay. This way, they can use the money to choose their own gift. No disappointments! If you know they’re into beauty products, you can opt for a Sephora or Ulta Beauty gift card. If they’re into travel, an Airbnb or Uber gift card might be a great gift. On Recharge.com you’ll find a huge selection of gift cards for more inspiration.

  • Idea 3: Personalized gifts (key chains, passport holders)

On Etsy, you can find plenty of users that offer personalized gifts. Give your giftee a key chain with his or her name on it, or create a personalized passport holder. And the best thing is: most of them are all under 25 bucks. The receiver of your gift can’t say you haven’t gone through the effort of finding something original!

  • Idea 4: (Coffee table) books or journals

You can’t really go wrong with a nice coffee table book. They’re often stylish and have beautiful photos, a treat for anyone’s eyes. Another option is a journal – useful and practical at the same time. There are different kinds of journals, from plain bullet journals to mindfulness handbooks or even coloring books for adults. Books make a great and cheap Secret Santa gift that almost everyone will love.

  • Idea 5: Reusable coffee cup

If you know the receiver loves a cup of joe, a reusable coffee cup could be a great present. Most coffee shops offer a discount for people who bring their own cups, so it’s a win-win. And it’s good for the environment, too!

And that’s it! Our top 5 cheap Secret Santa gift ideas for your next get-together.


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Kristina Kalpaklieva