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Secret Santa Ideas

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Date: 12/05/2005 Topics: Christmas > Gifts > Advice | Readers Request > Gifts  
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I am looking for ideas to use at work when people sign up to be a secret Santa. I have seen poems with ideas for each day of the exchange.

BeccaL from Polk, Nebraska
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By Slawek (Guest Post)
I made a Christmas photo cushion. Just sent my photo to Bags of Love and they make and send it really fast.
http://www.bagsoflove.co.uk/cushions/photo-cushions.aspx

Posted on 01/07/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse


By (Guest Post)
For the people that needed clues for revealing themselves as the secret santa: At the end, you can just take the last gift to the "victims" (as i like to call them) and present it to them and saying that you're their secret santa etc. etc. That's how we do it.

Posted on 12/20/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By igotmieyezonu (Guest Post)
I need a secret santa reveal poem....stating who I am!

Posted on 12/18/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By marie (Guest Post)
Suri, is the 13 year old a girl or a boy? If it's a a girl I recommend trying lip gloss, a makeup set, gift cards (the mall nearest you, hollister, abercrombie and fitch, delias, aeropostale etc,) a bag or a purse, or jewelry. If it's a boy I recommend a wallet with cash.

Posted on 12/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By unknown (Guest Post)
Go to WalMart chocolates are a good one and any Christmas little do dad will work!

Posted on 12/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Sandy (Guest Post)
Last year I used a can opener that cuts below the rim, I opened it from the bottom and you can't tell is been open. I then put my gift inside and she had to use a can opener to get gift. I also gave her and empty box, and put a note that said I got her the gift that she always she tells her husband she wants. Nothing.

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By Desi. (Guest Post)
Last year we made snowman poop, marshmellows and sprinkles in a cute little bag. Google, snowman poop to find the poem that goes with it. You can also find the raindeer droppings and maxipad slippers. They were a blast and cheap!

Posted on 12/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Desi. (Guest Post)
Last year we made snowman poop, marshmellows and sprinkles in a cute little bag. Google, snowman poop to find the poem that goes with it. You can also find the raindeer droppings and maxipad slippers. They were a blast and cheap!

Posted on 12/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Kayla K (Guest Post)
I got a boy in school his name is Bryce he plays football and I have NO IDEA what to give him and the gift has to be made doesn't that suck HELP ME!

Posted on 12/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Ann (Guest Post)
Hope this site helps those looking for poems.

http://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/poems/index.htm


Posted on 12/09/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Alexandria (Guest Post)
I am doing a Secret Santa this year and am running out of ideas. I work at an elementary school and I love to be creative. I have worked there for almost 9 years but there's some turnover so I don't know all the people very well. I like to make it personal if I can but it's not always possible. Help!! Does anybody have any suggestions? All responses will be much appreciated. Merry Christmas! ;)""""

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By Jaydae. (Guest Post)
Okay.Had same problem. I went to my text book. Or quotes.com
Hope I HELPED. Jaydae

Posted on 11/24/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By kristin (Guest Post)
HELP! My secret Santa program needs people to send small notes and I have no idea what to say! krissy lou

Posted on 11/22/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Elle (Guest Post)
usually a trip to cvs or walgreens will do the trick. They have alot of cute little candies and cheap christmas stuff. Also a local dollar store will have random things that can be fun. Candie, a santa hat, raw cookie dough. Those are all fun. Also You can go to ac moore or a michals or whatever craft store is by you and get all kinds of things like make your own deer antlers and crafty christmas stuff. And if you want, they have pain shirts cheap, and you can write on them with fabric marcers and give that to them.

Posted on 12/10/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Jen (Guest Post)
So I am doing a cute little secrect Santa thing in my choir and I have no idea what to get for the guy that I got. He is a wrestler, I need some help.

Posted on 12/09/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Rachel (Guest Post)
The only secret Santa present I actually enjoyed was a box of lindt lindor chocolates- costs about £3 / $5. Its universal- everyone loves chocolate!

Posted on 11/29/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Suri (Guest Post)
Please help I need gift ideas for a 13 year old!

Posted on 11/26/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Lyndsay (Guest Post)
This website has something called The Grinch game which is like secret santa.
http://www.goblinville.com/pages/xmas-grinched.htm

I have seen a variation in my neighborhood the past few years with a picture of santa and it is called "You've been Kringled!"

Posted on 11/22/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Erica (Guest Post)
To the poster who wanted to know what to call their basket for their nieghbors, I've heard of this being called "you've been elfed".

Posted on 11/19/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Courtney (Guest Post)
Hi Guys. I'm in desperate need of a secret santa ryhme, its for a group of my girlfriends. If you could help .. It would be much appreciated. xoxo

Posted on 11/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Leslie (Guest Post)
Trying to come up with the same thing. I think I'll do a rhyme like the boo but say that it has to be homemade cookies, ornaments, spirits, crocheted scarf, etc. I think I'll not call it Christmas though - we have a diverse neighborhood - - but maybe a winter surprise.

Posted on 11/16/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By em (Guest Post)
In reply to "Jade", a good rhyming dictionary is http://www.rhymezone.com/

Posted on 11/12/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By secret santa knowhow (Guest Post)
You can lead the person on a scavenger hunt. leave notes in their locker or desk drawer. rite ur name in anagram

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By Kim (Guest Post)
I have to do a secret santa for two weeks. This is the first time that I have been one. Sounds like so much fun. For the last week, I'll do the senses one, I think that is great. But what can I do for the first week?
Thank you for all your help!

Posted on 11/07/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By (Guest Post)
Small bathroom luxuries work well like a bath bomb or a nice smelling soap if you don't have much money.

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By liefvirjouook (1) Profile Blog! Contact
I need ideas for a secret santa gift for an optometrist/optician who is very serious and doesnt appreciate sex jokes! Any ideas?

Jorja

Posted on 11/06/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Jade. (Guest Post)
I need help thinking of a secret santa poem. i bought her a stocking with her name on it and i cant think of something that rhymes to go with it. please help!

Posted on 12/10/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse


By jb (Guest Post)
One year I sent my recipient on a scavenger hunt each day to find her secret santa gift. I made up each clue based on well know areas and left the gifts there. Also one year one of my colleagues made a picture of herself and cut it up like puzzle pieces. Each day she gave her person a small gift and one piece of the puzzle. By the end of the time she was able to find out who the person was based on the puzzle pieces.

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By julissa (Guest Post)
help me idk what clues to give my secret santa person!(

Posted on 12/05/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse


By valerie (Guest Post)
I need a web site to go to get secret santa poems and ideas for everday till xmas please send comments and ideas to v joy spencer @aol thankyou

Posted on 12/04/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Jessica (Guest Post)
Im doing secret santa at school and i need clues please help

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By Christopher Morton (Guest Post)
a few idears used in the distant past:
*snack bag of marshmallows labeled "snowman poop"
*wrap a HUGE box...fill with crumpled up newspaper, and at the bottom wrap up one of those small poppers (you turn it inside out and place it on a flat surface and it POPS into the air) popper costs about 10 cents and it's more fun for the rest of the office to sit there and watch the recipient go through the entire box!
*here's a great one: very small stocking (kind that sell for less than $1) with 2 AA batteries in it and a sign that says, "Gift Not Included."

Posted on 11/29/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Jenn Milburn (1) Contact
I found this link that gives a poem for each sense so you can gift a gift of smell (candles), gift of taste (candy), gift of touch( I gave earrings), etc. Here is the link

http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/christmas/msg1216492728700.html?5

It is in the center of the post. I also pasted it here in case you have problems..
love Jenn

A whiffin', sniffin' gift,
Especially for you.
It's from "Secret Santa"
Bet you can't guess who!

Winkin', blinkin, just don't nod.
This gift is for your eyes.
It's from Secret Santa too,
By now, that's no surprise.

Jingle, jangle, what do I hear?
It's not a reindeer sleigh--
It must be Secret Santa,
Hurrying on his way.

Yummy, yummy, tummy tingling.
A tasty, tempting treat.
Won't you be surprised
When we finally meet!

This final gift--for the sense of touch--
Might be a bit surprising.
I'm sure you know just who I am,
Without realizing.
~author unknown~

Posted on 11/22/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Magda (Guest Post)
Laurie,

I was just looking for the same thing and this is what I found on about.com. I hope it helps.

Ghost of Christmas Spirit Letter Surprise

Phyllis explains how to make a simple holiday treat for someone special. A nice holiday surprise!
Materials Needed:
 Letter Below
 Candy Cane
 Christmas Star
Instructions:
This is a fun surprise gift that is left near someone's door without them knowing who left it! (Sort of like a May Day basket.)

Print out the letter below or make up your own, grab a candy cane, and include a homemade star ornament or picture. Then put them all in a little gift bag or basket and leave them on someone's front steps - don't let them see you!
Print out and include this letter:

The ghost of Christmas Present has come here,
To leave you some good old Holiday cheer.
Don't be an Ebonezer, oh boy
Continue this greeting, this Christmas joy.
First, put this greeting where all can see,
Try to leave it there on Christmas eve.
It will pass good will to all who visit.
Be sure to join in, you won't want to miss it.
Second, add a candy cane and a Christmas star.
Deliver it to a neighbor, maybe near, maybe far.
Don't let them see you - be sneaky - no doubt,
And make sure they find this greeting out.
Next, you have only just one chance, so be fast.
Leave it at the door where joy needs to last.
Leave it at dark when there isn't much light.
Ring the door bell, run, stay out of sight.
And last but not least, join in this season.
Don't worry, be happy, you don't need a reason.
This is good for all, and just trying to say,
Merry Christmas to all and have a great day.

Magda

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By Laurie Gonzalez (Guest Post)
I want to create a neighborhood Secret Santa program like the 'You've been booed!' Halloween program. Any ideas for names, what to leave on the door, etc?

Posted on 11/01/2006 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Latoya (Guest Post)
I am buying my IPOD lover co-worker a gift certificate to ITUNES, but would like to write a nifty note. Any ideas?

Posted on 12/15/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse


By geraldean pooernoopie (Guest Post)
i need some help. i need some secret santa poems

Posted on 12/13/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse


By Lisa Cameron (Guest Post)
oh man... craziest idea EVER. I wrote my secret santa a little note on a paper sprayed with the perfume that i wear. it said "use your nose to track down your secret santa"... clever is it not? so my secret santa will have to do something different to find me today. i suggest you try it.

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By Diana (Guest Post)
I made snack bags "Tags"
one said Elf pillows and i put wrapped peppermints in this

the 2nd one said "Reindeer noses" They're spares and I put choc covered raisins and a few red hots in this one

the 3rd was Naughty or Nice "Bag of Coal" and I used black jelly beans
use the graphics on your computer

cute!

Posted on 12/07/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse


By hole_puncher (2) Contact
So are you doing somthing different each day? or are you just swaping 1 time that week?

Posted on 12/05/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse


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