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lucielle

I don’t do Christmas crackers but give everyone a scratch card instead. So, yes a good idea. 

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Sun_Addict

Another idea is a bottle of Prosecco as most people like it and Mr M have a good offer on at the moment 🤔

I wish it was being done the normal way where you draw out a name to buy for 😐

PennysIntoPounds

Depends whether you suspect anyone you work with has a gambling problem! And whether you'll be annoyed if they win £25 if you've bought the ticket 😁
Maybe a £5 M&S or Sainsers voucher would be a good shout, then they can put it towards something they like, and if they're secretly struggling like so many people, it might be a blessed relief to them to be able to buy some food or a wee gift for someone else for Christmas 

Sun_Addict

PennysIntoPounds said:

Depends whether you suspect anyone you work with has a gambling problem! And whether you'll be annoyed if they win £25 if you've bought the ticket 😁
Maybe a £5 M&S or Sainsers voucher would be a good shout, then they can put it towards something they like, and if they're secretly struggling like so many people, it might be a blessed relief to them to be able to buy some food or a wee gift for someone else for Christmas 

Thank you I thought about a gift card. As far as I know none of them have a gambling problem and I don’t think any of them are struggling but then you never know. 

I remember one year we did a secret Santa and one lucky recipient received a beautiful Christmas bauble. Everyone was very envious. I’m going to a local Christmas market on Sunday so might see if there’s anything nice there otherwise it may well be a gift card. Gambling doesn’t sit well with me to be honest. My mom was dead against it so it’s been instilled in me from an early age. 

Cherryfudge

I think a gift voucher is a great idea. Perhaps one for a coffee shop?

Sunshine_girl2

That’s what I received for my secret Santa this year a Costalot gift card , well received by me . 

Makingabobor2

I think a gift card is much better,in case they don't approve of gambling. I mean I would love a scratch card, but I think you need to know the recipient well to be able to give one safely. 

beanielou

Great idea on scratch card. 

PennysIntoPounds

Aye, as we know from these here mse boards, you never know! And for those not struggling, an extra fiver towards something someone's fancying is always pleasing

A beautiful bauble sounds lovely and thoughtful, and a nice way to support an independent business too

I enjoy an occasional lottery ticket as Mr PIP and I get a good hour of entertainment from our 'financial planning', which isn't bad for £2.50 for two adults!
I've included a £1 scratchcard in his stocking as part of our £10 stocking challenge, but would be very wary of getting one for someone I wasn't sure didn't have any issues with it, whether addiction, religion, or like you just being brought up to feel uncomfortable with it

foxgloves

I don't think I'd want a scratchcard in a Secret Santa type thing. Great if it's a winner, but if not, I just have a small piece of useless card & the giver has also kind of wasted their money. A few quid on a coffee shop gift card is a great idea.....or maybe Waitbl00m for the recipient to treat themselves to a nice bar of choc or bag of coffee.
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