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Maybe you do one with your team at work, or perhaps your family’s idea of bonding is a round of Bad Santa after Christmas lunch — however you Kris Kringle, the hardest part is finding a universally appreciated gift that comes in under budget.
To help you navigate the murky waters of Secret Santa this Christmas, we’ve curated an edit of presents for every price point. Whether you’re on a strict budget or have a little more room to move, these gifts are equal parts fun and festive and are guaranteed to delight.
The Work Kris Kringle: Under $25
The key to getting it right for a colleague is to keep the gift relatively general. Avoid trying to tap into your recipient’s apparent niche interests and instead go for something everyone loves — food is always a safe bet, and we think these snacks under $25 would go down a treat.
The Friend Group Bad Santa: Under $40
Bad Santa sees all participants buy a present that will be added to a pool. As the game goes on, participants have the chance to pick a mystery gift from the pool or, if someone has opened a gift that they like the look of, take it directly off them. A smart way to play the game is to buy the gift that you want, and try and win it back as the game goes on. Again, the less specific the better — if the gift is too obviously something you want, your fellow players might try and stop you from getting it. Consider these:
FOR THE HOUSE PROUD: Natural Incense Sticks, $39.95 from Mooii, Lower Ground 1
FOR THE ENTERTAINER: Stanley Rogers Cheese Knife Set, $29.99 from Victoria’s Basement, Lower Ground 1
The Family Secret Santa: Under $60
The family Kris Kringle usually has a specific giftee to buy for and a bigger budget. Though a QVB voucher is a safe bet, you could also lean into something slightly less obvious — a pair of earrings they’d look great in or something chic for their home.
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