A Guide To A Student Secret Santa

15 Nov 2021

With Halloween done for the year, many people will be turning their attention to the upcoming festive season. For thousands of students at university for the first time, it could be their first opportunity to throw a Secret Santa for housemates.

Many people partake in Secret Santa every year, whether groups of friends or work colleagues. But if this is your first time trying to find Secret Santa gifts under a tenner for your friends, then we have a guide for you so you can be the best Secret Santa of them all this year!

Creativity is key

It’s important to judge the vibe of the person you are buying for. Inside jokes, funny gifts, or something thoughtful can work well for Secret Santa. But keep in mind that gifts are typically exchanged in front of a group of people, so think carefully about whether a joke is going to be appreciated, or is going to cause embarrassment.

Personalised gifts are a good Secret Santa gift

If inside jokes don’t translate well to physical gifts, there are still plenty of options. Maybe the recipient is a Bake Off fan and would love personalised aprons with photo and text, or perhaps a personalised glass for all the cheap booze they guzzle. Sports fans might like personalised memorabilia.

Small budgets

Student life means being permanently skint, and what little money you have you want to save for your social life, especially in the run-up to Christmas. However, Secret Santa need not break the bank, and you can fill a sack of cheap gifts for £10 at Poundland or other discount stores. Stock up on their favourite sweets or chocolate, maybe a diary for the new year.

The most important thing to remember with secret Santa is not to take it too seriously. That is why novelty gifts, inside jokes, and that element of personalisation, work well.

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