You’ve been included in a Secret Santa gift exchange, but you have no idea what to get. Perhaps you don’t know the person you’re buying for on an intimate level. Even if you do, maybe you don’t know what they want or need this year. Within this post, you’ll find 46 Secret Santa gift ideas perfect for coworkers and friends no matter what their interests are.
Secret Santa Gift Exchanges are Great
Secret Santa gift exchanges are a popular way to give gifts that find it’s way into family gatherings, the workplace, book clubs, church groups, and beyond. With how much buying, wrapping, decorating, and gift-giving we all do every year around this time a Secret Santa gift exchange can be a welcome relief.
Instead of buying a gift for every single attendee at the party, you only have to purchase a gift for one special person.
In case you aren’t familiar with Secret Santa gift exchanges, let me explain the process. Everyone attending the party, or at the workplace, or in the club will write down their name and place it into a hat. Everyone draws one name and keeps who they drew a secret. (Sometimes these days people don’t go old school and actually write the name down, they might digitally select the names, but you get the idea.)
Whomever’s name you draw is the person that you buy a present for. Sometimes there may be a list of ideas that person wrote down along with their name of things they like or want to help guide you in your purchasing. But more often than not there isn’t a list and you simply have to guess what they may like.
Depending on how close you are to the person you’re buying for, this can be a pretty difficult task. So I thought it’d be helpful if I made a list of Secret Santa gift ideas that MOST people would like. Things like nice cups, candles, or gift sets.
This huge list of 46 ideas comes at a range of prices, but I tried to keep everything under $50. I’m also including a section of ideas for under $15. Many Secret Santa gift exchanges are set up with a price limit for gifts.
I hope after looking through this list you find the perfect idea here for your Secret Santa.
46 Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Friends and Collegues
Gift Basket Ideas
Gift baskets are a great idea for a Secret Santa gift for many reasons. There are a lot available during Christmastime, so you’ll have a lot of great options to choose from. You also get quite a few smaller items for a great deal. Gift baskets make people feel just a little bit pampered, and there are so many options these days!
- Gift Box for Men (perfect for the outdoorsy guys)
- Nuts and Fruits Gift Box
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Popcorn, and More Gift Basket
- Orange Themed Gift Box
- Spa Gift Set
- Vanilla Bath and Body Gift Set
- Whiskey Stones and Glasses Gift Set
- Margarita Mixers Gift Box Set
- Burt’s Bees Gift Set
- Hot Chocolate Gift Set
- Hot Sauce Gift Set
- Book Lovers’ Gift Box
DIY or Homemade Gifts
There are some beautiful and delicious homemade gifts that you can create for your Secret Santa gift. It would be great if we could normalize gifts that are handcrafted. You can make these items yourself or find handmade gifts on Etsy to support small businesses as well. All of these are very cute and nice enough looking that they make perfect gifts.
Electronic Gift Ideas
Electronics can get big, fancy, and expensive, but there are a lot of smaller electronic accessories that could make a more affordable Secret Santa gift. We all use electronics every single day, probably all day long. Electronic gifts are loved by men, women, adults, and children.
- Light Up Stereo Gaming Headset (if you know they are a gamer)
- Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
- Reusable Smart Notebook
- Amazon Echo Pop
- Portable Charger Powerbank
- Charging Station for Multiple Devices
- Echo Earbuds
Under $15 Secret Santa Gift Ideas
Honestly, it’s REALLY tough to get much for under $15 these days. I remember when you could build a loaded gift bag of fantastic items with only $15. Gone are those days. But that doesn’t mean you can’t still get something nice and thoughtful within that price range.
Whether you are choosing to spend a lower amount on this gift or want to get a couple of smaller gifts, here are affordable gift ideas you’ll love too.
- Travel Cable Organizer Pouch
- Travel Sized Burt’s Bees Gift Set
- Sherpa Throw Blanket
- Coffee Mug Warmer for Desk
- Shower Steamers Gift Set
- Gua Sha and Facial Roller Set
- Candle Gift Set
- One Large Candle
- Bath Bomb Set
- Protein Shaker Bottle Set
- Milk Frother Wand
- Novel Teas: Booklover Teas
More Eclectic Secret Santa Gift Ideas
Here are some more brilliant gift ideas that almost anyone would appreciate. They don’t quite fit under $15, but stay comfortably under $50. These are perfect larger items if you are looking to splurge on your Secret Santa a little bit.
These are creative items that are perfect if you do know a little bit about the person you’re buying for. There will be some ideas for those who love to garden, foodies, coffee lovers, fitness lovers, and more.
- Organic Indoor Herb Garden Starter Kit
- Bonsai Tree Seed Starter Kit
- 40 Different Coffee Pod Flavors
- Sugar Free Coffee Syrup Set
- Portable Blender
- NFL Classic BBQ Set
- Wok Pan Cooking Set
- Semi-Healthy Snack Box
- Gel Nail Polish Set
- Back Massager Wand
Gift Ideas for Your Secret Santa for Christmas
No matter what your Secret Santa’s interests are or how much you have to spend, I’m confident that you will have found a perfect gift or two on this list. There was something for everyone and no matter how well you know your secret Santa, I’m sure you’ll be able to find the perfect gift here. Merry Christmas!