Secret Santa Gift Ideas for Christmas Office Parties
Christmas office parties are tricky primarily because you never know who might wind up with the gift you purchase. There are definitely some inappropriate Secret Santa gift ideas for Christmas office parties that should be avoided - these include liquor, “adult” gifts and religious items. Therefore, it is preferable to have a few ideas before you start shopping.Gift cards - Gift cards are appropriate for nearly everyone. While it may be challenging to find the “perfect” gift card, there are a number of options. Some options include (a) grocery stores, (b) pharmacies and (c) local coffee shops. Another possible option is to purchase aKiva gift cardand allow the recipient to make a micro-loan to a worthy recipient.Grab bags - Carefully put together grab bags can be fun and entertaining Secret Santa gifts for Christmas office parties. Some fun ideas for themed grab bag ideas include items that are suitable for everyone including
• Sweets: Loose hard candy, chocolate bars, licorice and for fun a character toothbrush• Stationary: Notepads or fancy writing paper, envelopes, a book of stamps and afunny pen• Desk kit: A stapler, staple remover, paper clips, push pins and a funny calendar• Morning survival: Small flavored coffee packs, tea bags, granola bars and a funny coffee mug• Afternoon survival: Chocolate bars, potato chips, energy drinks and a pack of wet-wipes for fun
Other gift bags can be made for a more impressive gift such as pasta, sauce and spices or a candy dish with a candle and hard candy. Knowing the overall makeup of the people in the office will help you decide on the right type of grab bags that can be created.Transportation funding - With the price of getting back and forth to work, another possible option is purchasing apre-paid gasoline cardor a pre-paid public transportation card. Be certain when you purchase these cards that you review the terms of service.Movie tickets - Depending on location, a movie pass may be an ideal Secret Santa gift idea for Christmas office parties. Local cinemas often offer discounts during the holidays. Another option available using this theme is a month long subscription to a service likeNetFlixwhere the recipient may request movies be sent directly to their home or download them to their computer.
Donate to a cause - One final option is to donate funds to a local charity. Lions Clubs, food pantries or others who are reaching out to local families would welcome a gift at this time of the year. Make the donation and designate it as "Secret Santa recipient" and print out a gift certificate, put it in an envelope and paste (or tape) a candy cane to the envelope.Secret Santa in the office can be a tricky proposition, especially when it is unclear who the gift is being purchased for. Generally, if the office is small and you know nearly everyone, purchasing will be much easier. Be creative when purchasing Secret Santa gifts; never buy anything you would not be willing to receive yourself.
