A Secret Santa gift can be small and personal. Start with the agreed budget and one thing you know about the recipient.
Agree the rules
Set a comfortable spending limit, decide whether joke gifts are welcome, and agree the exchange date. Keep participation optional.
Ideas under $30
- Single-origin coffee — approx. $26 for someone who makes coffee at home.
- Party card game — approx. $25 for a games-night host.
- Small tea sampler — approx. $17 for a tea drinker.
Ideas from $30 to $50
- Tea gift pack — approx. $42; choose flavours they enjoy.
- Cotton kitchen apron — approx. $35 for a keen cook.
- Reusable cup — approx. $45; check the size and current price.
Prices are estimates excluding delivery. Confirm the retailer's total against your agreed limit.
Keep it comfortable
Avoid jokes at someone's expense, clothing without knowing sizes, and alcohol or strong fragrances unless you know they would welcome them. Check dietary needs for food gifts.
For a strict lower limit, see Kris Kringle gifts under $20. Use the Christmas planner for the wider family list.
