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Have you ever done a Secret Santa gift exchange? Snag this FREE Secret Santa Questionnaire you can use to find out more about your co-workers or friends without having to actually ask them directly.
Have family members or coworkers complete this Secret Santa questionnaire so they are sure to get the perfect gift during the Secret Santa exchange. Completing the questions are a fun way to find out their favorite things this holiday season! It’s the best way to get them a surprise gift they’re sure to love.
The Secret Santa questionnaire templates are for personal use / non-commercial use only.
The free printables come as an instant download pdf file. To print, scroll to bottom of post and click on “snag them here” for access.
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An excellent way of finding out exactly what to buy for the gift exchange is by using the list template.
Some fun and interesting questions for your Secret Santa game are included below.
1. What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What is your favorite color?
4. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
5. What was the worst present you have ever received?
6. What is some popular games you love?
7. Who is your favorite author?
8. What are your favorite movie?
9. What are your favorite stores?
10. Gift cards you love?
11. Hobbies?
12. Favorite animals?
13. Favorite scent, perfume, or cologne?
14. Favorite restaurants?
15. Favorite type of music or favorite band?
16. Favorite type of food or favorite restaurant?
17. Favorite professional sport?
18. Favorite outdoor activities?
19. Favorite beverage / favorite beverages?
20. Favorite cookies?
21. Favorite candy?
22. Favorite actor or favorite actress?
23. Do you have any allergies?
24. Favorite type of flower?
25. Favorite coffee shop?
26. Favorite fashion item?
27. Favorite vacation spot?
28. Favorite book?
29. Favorite video games?
30. Favorite sports team or favorite athlete?
31. Guilty pleasure?
32. Favorite place to shop?
This list of questions is a great start if you want to create your own secret Santa wish list forms. I’ll provide a pdf of this list when you click on the “snag them here” button at the bottom.
Or a better way is to print out the template I provide for you. Easy peasy.
Print the fun questions on the secret Santa sheet at the bottom of this post.
Learn the likes and dislikes of participants so you can start shopping.
The normal budget for Secret Santa gifts range between $5-20 per gift.
A secret Santa budget varies depending on the group of people involved, the relationship levels (i.e., close friends vs. family members vs colleagues vs sports team members), and the number of gifts that will be exchanged.
It is a good idea to establish simple rules from the very beginning so everyone is on the same page with expectations for spending.
A key factor to take into consideration when establishing the budget is how many gifts you will give throughout the Christmas season.
Will there only be one gift exchanged at a Christmas party or will several gifts be given over a few weeks?
It’s also important to determine if it will be a mix of kids and adults. What you include on your list might vary if you are sharing it will a group of friends and family vs. employees.
Traditional secret Santa gift exchanges requires you to give ONE gift and receive ONE gift. The exchange is typically at a Christmas party, office holiday party, family events, etc.
But, I have been involved in many work gift exchanges where there was a gift given every week for a few weeks leading up to Christmas. Some people get a lot of excitement with a gift exchange game that lasts for several weeks.
There is even a 12 Days of Christmas Gifts exchange that some people love. Pick the perfect game and number of gifts for YOUR group and have fun!
Once again, the main thing is to make certain all of the people involved understand the expectations.
While it would be easy to do so, giving cash for a Secret Santa gift is considered poor form.
Other participants are taking the time to find just the right present for the recipient. Shopping for a fun gift for someone you care about is part of the holiday cheer.
It is like doing good deeds. It actually makes YOU feel good.
It’s important to establish rules so the actual intention of the game isn’t ruined.
The date, time, and venue of the party may impact who is able to participate.
If possible, have a plan for this special occasion beforehand so participants will know if their schedule will allow them to attend.
If at work, post a sign-up sheet to determine participants. If it’s family or friends, just make sure it’s very clear who’s in and who’s out.
A great way to complete a sign-up sheet when individuals lives in different areas is via Google sheets.
People can answer the question fields right there in a shareable doc so everyone can see who is participating as well as the answers to the questions.
Ensure all participants take the time to answer the questions on the simple template from this post so they get the best presents!
Answer as many of the questions as possible to give the gift buyer a great idea of what you love.
It will make shopping so much easier PLUS you’ll get things you enjoy without having to provide hints.
Be specific on when the form must be completed. As I mention several times, expectations are important to make sure it is the absolute best game it can be.
Keep the Christmas cheer by letting everyone know how much to spend. No one wants to feel bad because didn’t spend enough or because they went way over what others spent.
Also decide if you will be exchanging gag gifts / funny gifts, white elephant gifts (low quality gifts), or more traditional gifts.
If everyone is present for the exchange of the names, you can draw the names out of a hat or bowl. Alternatively, you could draw the folded up templates out of a hat.
But, sometimes it isn’t feasible for everyone to be there, so there are a number of Secret Santa generators that can randomly assign names.
This is where the real fun begins. Everyone opens their gift!
Whether you are having your party on Christmas Eve or a random Tuesday, everyone gets a chance to feel like Santa Claus! It’s so much fun to see friends or family members creativity with gift giving.
It’s also a blast to look around the room and try to guess who the buyer is. The best secret Santa might just surprise you!
There are different ways of revealing the secret Santa, but typically people love to guess who bought their gift. This is often done after everyone has had a chance to open their gifts.
Some have everyone write on a piece of paper who they think purchased their gift(s).
It is so much fun to see who really put effort into getting you items you love. It’s also a great way to get know one another a little better!
Then onto more fun games to celebrate this festive time of year.
The easiest way to virtually pick secret santa names, it to use a Secret Santa Generator. These assist with the drawing of names but can also assist with organizing the event!
Some popular Secret Santa generators include Elfster.com and Drawnames.com.
The apps allow you to enter everyone that will be drawing names, who should not draw whom, then invitations are sent to each person.
Wish lists can be completed directly from their site and allow all participants to anonymously ask questions of the respondent. If you prefer for everyone to take care of the exchange from their mobile devices, this is for you.
To access the free printable secret Santa questionnaire, click on the button below that says “snag them here“. A direct download will give you instant access to the digital files.
Print from your home or office printer and enjoy! Print on on regular printer paper or white cardstock.
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