The Secret Santa tradition can be one of the most fun gift exchanges of the season. Finding the exact right gift for the co-worker you may or may not know well can be challenging. Here are some Secret Santa gift ideas for co-workers that are thoughtful, practical, and often budget-friendly
Secret Santa Clothing gifts:
Winter Hat - From wool to fleece, practical to fashionable, there are lots of options to help keep your co-worker warm.
Winter Gear - It's always nice to have a new scarf or a pair of gloves for those chilly winter days.
Printed Socks - This has been a fun trend for a while now. Have fun finding festive socks that will warm anyone's toes! You can really score points by having socks specially made with your co-worker's own face on them.
Sports Fan - It probably isn't hard to figure out who your colleague roots for. Grab a t-shirt, hat or mug from their favourite sports team and call it a win.
Secret Santa decorations:
Succulents - The perfect plant for the office, succulents require almost no maintenance and can be a great mood-booster for any cubicle blues.
Coasters - Head to a local gift shop and find coasters with scenes of your city.
Small Picture Frame - It's always nice to have photos of loved ones at work and a nice frame for them.
Decorative Cheese Tray - Perfect for the officemate who likes to entertain.
Secret Santa Travel Accessories:
Decorative Passport Case - Help make sure they never lose their passport in a cluttered desk drawer again.
Travel Set for Flying - An inflatable pillow and cozy travel blanket can be a nice little luxury for the frequent traveler.
Customized Luggage Tag - They'll never lose their luggage again with a customized luggage tag.
Travel Journal - Encourage your work friends to keep track of their travels so they remember all the fun details and can fill you in at your next meetup at the water cooler.
Secret Santa Snacks:
Hot Chocolate - Grab a fun mug, a box of hot chocolate and a bag of marshmallows for a Secret Santa gift just about everyone will love.
Tea Variety Pack - A collection of different teas can be the perfect gift for the stressed co-worker who doesn't love coffee.
Candy Dish - Everyone's favourite person in the office is the one who always has a full candy dish. Help your co-worker by gifting them with a bags of candy.
Novelty Mug - The office coffee doesn't always cut it, so it's nice to have options and even better if it comes in a mug adorned with a clever slogan or motivational phrase.
Grab Bag Full of Snacks - This better be the good stuff! Help your co-worker avoid a few trips to the vending machine by compiling an assortment of their favourite snacks.
Mason Jar Cookie Mix - Gather all the ingredients from your favourite cookie recipe and put them into a mason jar. Include a handwritten note with the recipe, tie it with a red ribbon and you have a thoughtful home-made gift that will taste great.