Guides
Gift exchange guides
Short, practical guides for running a Secret Santa or gift swap.
Secret Santa rules that keep it fun and fair
Simple Secret Santa rules for family, friends or work: how to draw names, set a spending limit, handle couples, and keep the picks secret.
Read the guide →How to run an office Secret Santa
How to run an office Secret Santa: invite coworkers, set a fair budget, keep picks private, and gift ideas that work for anyone at work.
Read the guide →White elephant gift exchange rules
White elephant gift exchange rules explained: numbers, stealing, steal limits, and how it differs from Secret Santa. Plus gift ideas that get stolen.
Read the guide →Family gift exchange: buy one great gift instead of ten small ones
Family gift exchange ideas that save money and stress: draw names online, keep spouses apart, set a budget, and add wish lists for every family member.
Read the guide →Virtual Secret Santa: how to do it when everyone is far apart
How to run a virtual Secret Santa: draw names online, collect wish lists and addresses, ship gifts, and open them together on a video call.
Read the guide →How to write a Secret Santa wish list people can use
Tips for a Secret Santa wish list your gift giver can actually use: what to include, price ranges, sizes, links, and examples.
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