Secret Santa Gift Ideas for a Co-Worker

By Ben Minor, published Nov 29, 2006
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The Christmas season is a lot of fun, especially around the office. Most companies have a series of parties, including the very popular Secret Santa party. A Secret Santa ritual involves a group of people exchanging anonymous gifts. The purpose of the activity is to restrict gift-giving during the season of hefty spending. Secret Santa is a blast, however, it can be very tricky buying perfect gift">the perfect gift for a co-worker within a specified budget, usually an amount of ten to twenty dollars. Most companies have moral guidelines on Secret Santa that include no alcohol or sexual gifts be exchanged. Here are just a few ideas for Secret Santa gifts you could give to a fellow co-worker:

Movie Night Gift Basket ($15-$20)
Everyone enjoys an intimate movie night in the setting of their own comfortable home. Find a big, spacious popcorn bucket and place the following contents inside: Blockbuster Gift Card for two movies, two bags of popcorn, two bags of kettle corn, and an assortment of Theater Candy such as Junior Mints or Reese's. Wrap the bucket, top it off with a bright red Christmas bow and Santa hat and you have yourself an easy, cheap gift!

Personalized Paper Weight. ($15-$20)
This gift is perfect for Secret Santa if you were provided the name of the person you're buying for. Find a nice, detailed glass block that can serve as a paper weight and have the block engraved with your co-worker's name, along with a personal message. It will bring an understated, elegant touch of individuality to your friend's workspace.
Silver-Plated mouse ($25-$30)
Keeping with the office theme, this beautiful silver-plated mouse is sold by Things Remembered and could easily become the talk of the office party. The mouse is USB compatible, and the gift includes a mouse pad. The mouse is given in a satin lined blue presentation box and you can add their name or initials for just a few dollars.

Takeaways
  • An aromatherapy kit is a thoughtful gift for a co-worker.
  • Provide your co-worker with a movie night including a gift card and box of popcorn.
  • Personalize your co-worker's desktop with a personalized mouse.
Did You Know?
Most people spend, on average, $15-20 for a co-worker during Secret Santa.
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