Secret Santa Exchanges
Chances are that you will be struck with an opportunity to participate in a Secret Santa or Kris Kringle exchange this holiday season. Typically, these swaps take place in school and work settings; however, they can be orchestrated between friends and family members as a simplifying approach to holiday gift giving. If these events take place in the workplace or in an educational setting, you will usually be limited to a certain amount of money, typically $25 or less, so with that in mind, here are a few ideas that are budgetGifts'>Housewarming Gift Guides for more ideas.
Christmas-Themed Gifts
Even if you don't know someone that well, you can still find something nice that exudes a sense of holiday cheer.
Non-Christmas Gifts
* Keep a
gift basket costing less than $20 by buying the stuff yourself.
** Opt for an inexpensive metal tin or a wicker basket.
** Make a theme out of it:
*** ''Movie Night'':
Popcorn, candies, and a Netflix gift certificate.
*** ''Summer Fun'': Include
spicy BBQ sauces and wrap them all up in flaming red paper.
*** ''Gardener's Delight: ''Include a series of
pouf.
** Pack everything up in pretty paper and a ribbon or bow.
* Gift cards are safe and simple. Perfect for someone you don't know that well.
* A bath and body kit of
Bath and Body Gifts for more related ideas.
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Candles are perfect generic gifts.
* A fashionable accessory. Usually
tie is an option.
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Books and
movies are both practical, thoughtful, and inexpensive.
* Homemade cookies and other baked goods are delicious treats that nearly everyone can enjoy.
* A bottle of
wine or a nice
cigar.
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Handheld electronic games are perfect or coworkers who you think need to let of some steam.
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Sudoku or any other craze of the minute.
Secret Santa Gifts for Kids
One tradition we have in my family, since there are eight little ones running around, is having a Secret Santa exchange for the kids. It's hard for each aunt and uncle to dream up eight separate presents, so to make it budget-friendly everyone draws one child's name. Secret Santas are also hugely popular in schools, so if your child needs a good idea on what to get a classmate, we can help.
Quick Picks
If you still don't know what to get, check out some of these items for a quick buy.
Related Guides
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Christmas Gifts for Men: If you're looking for a little something more for the man in your life, check out these picks.
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Gifts Resource Guide: Here's a general guide for all gift buying.
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Gifts for Women: Take a look at these ideas just for ladies.
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Hot Holiday Gifts: Helpful when you need something especially good, but aren't sure what to get.
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Corporate Gifts:This will help if your secret Santa exchange is taking place at work.
