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You may well be doing a Secret Santa again this year. I’ve done it with friends, family, or coworkers – almost always coworkers. You pull names out of a hat to see who you’re going to buy a gift for. It’s more challenging than a white elephant gift exchange because you have to be genuine about finding the best gift for a random “good friend,” so you can’t send a joke gift. We encourage you to be a genuine Secret Santa.
However, if you are giving a gift to a stranger or a colleague, be sure to choose something more casual. Accessories are always a good choice for your office or desk. Alternatively, something classic like a baseball cap or socks is a good choice. We suggest keeping it cool, classic, and always in style.
Here, we’ve rounded up 51 secret Christmas gifts that are perfect for coworkers, from interns to bosses, and even any stranger you end up picking out a hat for. Luckily, Secret Santas usually have a minimum price; this time, we’ve boldly settled on $25. Use our tips in advance so you can gift with confidence this year.
They can use it to drink a hot drink every morning. They can also take it with them on weekend trips when the last thing they want to think about is the office.
Maybe it’s the athlete who runs to work. Maybe it’s the athlete who drinks until 3 a.m. Either way, Gatorlyte will help.
If it’s an office Christmas party, you might want to smoke a joint. If it’s a regular 9-5, you might want to fit a few emergency cigarettes in there.
Everyone needs a break from email, meetings, PowerPoint presentations, and the monotony of the workweek. A stack of paper games can provide that much-needed relaxation for any lazy person.
Gift cards used to be a formal gift, but if he can pay for a meal or a trip, he can really make someone happy.
The key to Secret Santa is not to overdo it. Will a bag of almonds delight a coworker you barely know? Nope. Do they eat almonds? meeting.
A good bourbon may be out of your price range, but a good garnish is not. Woodford Reserve cherry orange syrup is the perfect complement to the drink.
Whether they love to cook or are just starting out, this French cookbook will help them hone their culinary skills.
Because nothing relieves stress after a long, hard day at the office better than a shower and a beer. Here, the two combine perfectly.
If they’re always “on the go,” they’ll definitely need this perfectly sized cosmetic bag that can fit just about everything they might need on an overnight trip.
Watching a movie while eating fresh popcorn is an unaffordable luxury. However, this set of flavored popcorn gives it a whole new look.