For your co-worker (aka the person you hoped you wouldn’t get)
1. Out From Under I Heart Santa Socks
Starting off strong with these socks that say festive, without screaming it.These cosy cotton socks with a cheeky ‘I heart Santa’ slogan are perfect for the office swap, or someone you don’t know well but want to treat. Budget-friendly and playful, they tick all the boxes for Secret Santa gifting.
2. The Traitors Card Game
Unless your colleague has been living under a rock, it’s likely they’ve been glued to their TV screens like the rest of the world watching the latest iteration of The Traitors. Gift them this card game full of secret missions and strategic gameplay, and you’re sure to be on their Faithful list.
3. Jellycat Amuseable Coffee-To-Go Plush Keyring
A pocket-sized plushie with personality is the perfect Secret Santa gift. More thoughtful than a chocolate bar, but generic enough to please any caffeine-lover from the office. They can attach it to their keys or bag, or simply pop on their desk to act as a mascot for the end-of-year Q4 rush.
Secret Santa Gifts They’ll Actually Love
'Tis the season for mystery gifting. The Secret Santa gift brief: something fun, affordable and just the right amount of thoughtful. Whether you’re searching for a present for your bestie, flatmate, family member, or the person you only ever see at the coffee machine – we’ve got you. From plush keyrings to the Christmas classic – socks, obviously - our pick of gifts from our Secret Santa edit are guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
For your flatmate. You share their oat milk and their Netflix log-in – they deserve a treat
1. Cinnamon Bun Scented Candle
This retro-style scented candle is a sneaky win-win Secret Santa gift. Your flatmate gets a thoughtful, aesthetically-pleasing pressie, and you get to enjoy the delicious cinnamon scent wafting from their room. Let’s hope they leave their door open.
2. Peanuts Puffa Trinket Dish
This ceramic dish hits the sweet spot between budget Christmas gifts and fun, festive presents. Perfect for keys, jewellery, or miscellaneous flat clutter. Plus, it’s just really nice to look at.
3. Sunday Rain Lavender Trio
Treat your flatmate to a spa experience at home with this soothing lavender and cedarwood set. It comes in a branded Sunday Rain box, and includes a scented soy candle, a pillow & room mist, and a body scrub. Best of all? It costs the same price as a couple of coffees, making it a great budget Christmas gift.
1. Cinnamon Bun Scented Candle
This retro-style scented candle is a sneaky win-win Secret Santa gift. Your flatmate gets a thoughtful, aesthetically-pleasing pressie, and you get to enjoy the delicious cinnamon scent wafting from their room. Let’s hope they leave their door open.
2. Peanuts Puffa Trinket Dish
This ceramic dish hits the sweet spot between budget Christmas gifts and fun, festive presents. Perfect for keys, jewellery, or miscellaneous flat clutter. Plus, it’s just really nice to look at.
3. Sunday Rain Lavender Trio
Treat your flatmate to a spa experience at home with this soothing lavender and cedarwood set. It comes in a branded Sunday Rain box, and includes a scented soy candle, a pillow & room mist, and a body scrub. Best of all? It costs the same price as a couple of coffees, making it a great budget Christmas gift.
For your family. (Or anyone who deserves a bit more than a joke gift)
1. Grab The Mic Game
A Christmas game is a tad cliché, we admit, but it’s always a crowd-pleaser. This karaoke-style Secret Santa gift is perfect for getting everyone together for a silly, festive sing-along moment. So why not? Pause the bluetooth and go old school instead.
2. Bitter Tart: 60 Sharp And Sour Cocktails To Tickle Your Tastebuds By Welbeck
Got a negroni-lover in your life? Or maybe an old fashioned aficionado? Bitter Tart is the perfect small Secret Santa gift idea for anyone who enjoys a tipple. Plus, if you’re lucky, the recipient might even make one for you.
3. Carhartt WIP Wild Dog Foldable Bowl
For the person with the pooch. This sleek, foldable silicone bowl comes with a rubber pendant and a branded carabiner. The days of using the communal bowl outside the cafe are long gone, thank you.
1. Grab The Mic Game
A Christmas game is a tad cliché, we admit, but it’s always a crowd-pleaser. This karaoke-style Secret Santa gift is perfect for getting everyone together for a silly, festive sing-along moment. So why not? Pause the bluetooth and go old school instead.
2. Bitter Tart: 60 Sharp And Sour Cocktails To Tickle Your Tastebuds By Welbeck
Got a negroni-lover in your life? Or maybe an old fashioned aficionado? Bitter Tart is the perfect small Secret Santa gift idea for anyone who enjoys a tipple. Plus, if you’re lucky, the recipient might even make one for you.
3. Carhartt WIP Wild Dog Foldable Bowl
For the person with the pooch. This sleek, foldable silicone bowl comes with a rubber pendant and a branded carabiner. The days of using the communal bowl outside the cafe are long gone, thank you.
For your bestie. They send you memes and always respond in the group chat.
1. Butter By Asako Yuzuki
Treat your bookworm bestie to a copy of Butter. The story follows a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case. At under £10, it’s the perfect Christmas gift on a budget.
2. BDG Spot Corduroy Makeup Bags 2-Pack
For the jetsetting friend who’s always on the go. This 2-pack of make-up bags is ideal for storing skincare and other beauty bits. Sometimes, it’s OK to go basic.
3. Mario Badescu Mini Mist Collection
This mini mist collection is a slightly pricier present for someone special, but still hits the Christmas gift under £30 mark. It includes five facial mist sprays for refreshed and glowy skin – great for encouraging your stressy friend to take time to chill during the inevitable festive chaos.
1. Butter By Asako Yuzuki
Treat your bookworm bestie to a copy of Butter. The story follows a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case. At under £10, it’s the perfect Christmas gift on a budget.
2. BDG Spot Corduroy Makeup Bags 2-Pack
For the jetsetting friend who’s always on the go. This 2-pack of make-up bags is ideal for storing skincare and other beauty bits. Sometimes, it’s OK to go basic.
3. Mario Badescu Mini Mist Collection
This mini mist collection is a slightly pricier present for someone special, but still hits the Christmas gift under £30 mark. It includes five facial mist sprays for refreshed and glowy skin – great for encouraging your stressy friend to take time to chill during the inevitable festive chaos.