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37 Secret Santa Gifts They're Guaranteed to Love

By Emily Huxtable - 24th October 2024

Top 15 Secret Santa gifts laid out on wooden table with lit Christmas tree in background

It’s no surprise that the festive season brings up some activities we might prefer to avoid. The colleague you don’t know so well suggests Secret Santa for the office, and begrudgingly, you pick their name out of the hat. But, don’t fear! Secret Santa doesn’t have to be hard. We want to make it so easy for you that you are excited to pick a name out next year. Because the Secret Santa tradition has Scandi roots, we want to bring back the feeling of the Swedish Julklapp tradition - the child-like excitement of knocking on a neighbour's door only to present them with a surprise gift. Or, simply to give us that special feeling of doing something nice for someone, just because. The task of managing a set budget can create some obstacles and you might find it difficult to discover something that suits your budget that is also guaranteed to please. With this guide to our range of thoughtful treats and novelty tokens perfect for Secret Santa, you’ll be able to tick off that tricky Secret Santa gift with ease.

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Secret Santa gifts for £5 and under

If you're limited to a budget or just trying to save the pennies, it doesn't mean you can't still get a Secret Santa gift that's super special. A delicious, festive treat is maybe the most foolproof Secret Santa gift of all. With a purse-friendly price, our range of Food & Drink Gifts provides many options for something tasty that won't stretch you too far over a budget. 

Other token gift options could include keyrings, ornaments, hanging decorations, or small jewellery pieces, for something sweet and sentimental you know they'll treasure. 

 

1. East of India Rose Quartz Crystal Matchbox

2. Enamel Daisy Keyring

3. Gnaw Raspberry Crisp Dark Chocolate Bar

4. East of India Good Egg Porcelain Egg Cup

5. Ivyline Positano Mini Lilac Geo Planter

Secret Santa gifts for £10 and under

Fun novelty pieces are a great way to gift something impactful while also being practical with your purse. Token gifts can still have heart, soul, and a lot of thought poured into them, and can still deliver a sense of fun during the gifting season. Consider quirky homeware pieces like a unique bottle stopper, or gifts that are tailored towards things you know they love. 

If they're into all things spiritual, a wonderful wellness treat like a salt lamp or positivity planner can be just the ticket to lift their spirits in time for Christmas.

 

1. Pink Dog Print Compact Mirror

2. Orange Gingham Hair Scrunchie

3. Himalayan Rock Salt Candle Holder

4. Lobster Cork Bottle Stopper

5. The Little Book of Self Love


 
 
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Secret Santa gifts for £20 and under

If you have a slightly higher budget to play with and you're looking to head down the path of their hobbies and passions, our Gifts for Under £20 edit has something special for everyone. 

Know a Jellycat collector whose hoard could always do with another member? Our wonderful range of Jellycat soft toys boasts a super selection of cuddly characters for any desire. Once carefully packaged or lovingly wrapped, you can guarantee that cuddly cutie will put a smile on your Secret Santa's face. 

Jewellery makes a thoughtful gift for those who love to accessorise. It's easy to refine your options right down to what you know they'll love based on their colour palette and everyday style, and if it's a coworker or someone you spend a lot of time with, you'll likely already know which styles they'll adore.

 

1. Weekly Positivity Floral Desktop Flip Chart

2. Moonrise Woodland Cocktail Shaker

3. Jellycat Small Bashful Dragon Soft Toy

4. Small Chunky Half Hoop Earrings in Silver

5. Personalised Small Grey Gingham Linen Wash Bag

Secret Santa gifts for £30 and under

Family members or close friends who are partaking in Secret Santa sometimes like to set a higher budget, particularly if that's the only present you'll be buying in that group. If you've got a larger budget to work with, you open up a lot more opportunities for personal presents that pack a punch. 

If they love to regularly elevate their space, you can never go wrong with a colourful home accessory or a wonderful piece of wall art. It doesn't always have to be a practical accessory, either, as sometimes the ideal Secret Santa gift is a piece that is much more of a treat for the recipient, and something they don't always look to buy themselves. 

 

1. Tigger the Orange Cat Vase

2. Personalised Round Natural Linen Jewellery Case

3. Papier Follow The Sun Travel Journal

4. Gold Stainless Steel Oversized Teardrop Stud Earrings

5. Proper Good Limoncello A3 Print

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Secret Santa gifts for men

It's rather famously known that men can be the trickiest people to buy for. Notorious for claiming they don't want or need anything for Christmas, Secret Santa can often be no exception. If he's a guy you know super well, like a brother, friend, or another family member, budget-allowing, you may easily be able to find something he's sure to adore. However if he keeps his cards a little closer to his chest, don't be afraid to follow a more generic gifting path to ensure he receives something he likes. Gin, chocolate, or any other tasty treat will likely go down a storm, especially as it's the season to eat, drink, and be merry! 

If you're willing to spend a little more and snap up something sentimental, jewellery pieces make great presents tjhat are bound to be treasured.

 

1. Personalised 200ml Name Gin

2. Green Cuisine Hangover Comforter Christmas Cracker

3. Men's Brushed Stainless Steel Signet Ring

4. Men's Canvas Wash Bag in Brown

5. Men's Sterling Silver Foxtail Chain Necklace


 

Christmas-themed Secret Santa gifts

There are some Secret Santas that happen way in advance of Christmas. Often, work-related Secret Santas are held a few weeks before to allow for everyone to exchange their gifts before the madness of the Christmas period begins and the groups disperse. If this is the case, any gift with a festive theme is bound to be a winner, as it allows the recipient to get even more excited about the Christmas countdown. 

If your recipient is well known for being a little bit Christmas crazy, why not gift them an ornament or decoration to either spruce up their desk or add some festive cheer to their living space?

Not blessed with a huge budget but still want to grab them something to make them smile? A festive mug or a small token gift can be all you need to ensure they feel special without blowing your budget.

 

1. Merry Everything Festive Striped Ceramic Mug

2. Personalised Large Starry Cream Velvet Christmas Stocking

3. Patterned Red Star Hanging Decoration

4. Tiny Matchbox Ceramic Christmas Tree Token

5. Gingerbread House Ceramic Wax Burner

Christmas Themed Gifts Make Great Secret Santa Presents for Lovers of All Things Festive
Explore our Full Range of Christmas Gifts to Find The Perfect Secret Santa Present for Someone Special This Christmas

Whether she's a friend known for being picky with presents, or he's a colleague you just don't know that well, we're confident that within this guide you'll have found the Secret Santa gift for them. Despite your budget, as long as your gift is fun, thoughtful, or a treat they'll treasure, you can guarantee it'll put a smile on their face just in time for Christmas. For more practical or personal gift ideas, explore our Secret Santa Gifts edit to gift them something great.

 

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