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Secret Santa ideas 2025 🎅

We're after some Christmas inspiration.

Please share any ideas you've had, crafts you've made or deals you've spotted that could make a great Secret Santa gift.

It shouldn't cost much (free up to £5 or so).

Thank you. 🎁
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  • Pollycat
    Pollycat Posts: 36,175 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Savvy Shopper!
    No responses?
    Maybe people are saving their money this year.
    Personally, I find secret santa to be a waste of time and money based on the tat I've received over the years.
    When I worked we were allowed to state one thing that we definitely didn't want.
    I said make-up as I don't wear it.
    My secret santa gift was a cheap eye shadow palette in the most garish colours.
    I put a lot of thought into the gift I bought.
    My gift went to the nearest charity shop as soon as they opened after Christmas.

  • I had Martin's festive message in mind when I declined to partake in secret santa this year. I knew I'd end up with someone I didn't know well and wouldn't have a clue what to get them and thought I could do without the stress. and £10 back in my pocket safe and sound!
  •  I bought a rape alarm, a suitcase padlock, beard baubles, beard shampoo.  Hope that helps.
    Mrs Moneyspinner
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