{"id":14787,"date":"2021-12-06T17:32:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T12:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/?p=14787"},"modified":"2023-01-09T16:07:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:37:25","slug":"dos-donts-of-secret-santa-gifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/dos-donts-of-secret-santa-gifting","title":{"rendered":"Do&#8217;s &#038; Don&#8217;ts of Secret Santa Gifting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/dos-donts-of-secret-santa-gifting\/#Dos\" >Do\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.sg\/blog\/dos-donts-of-secret-santa-gifting\/#Donts\" >Don&#8217;ts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Has Thanksgiving already burnt a hole in your pocket? Well, we have all been through Christmas gifts shopping with a cash crunch. So, to help all the folks suffering from the same agony, we have a pocket-friendly way to celebrate this festival.<\/p>\n<p>Secret Santa is a game played with a group of friends, colleagues or relatives. You can pick a chit with one person&#8217;s name on it and have to <a href=\"\/gifts\/christmas\/for-him\">buy a Christmas gift for him<\/a> or her. Thus, making you the other person&#8217;s secret Santa.<br \/>\nSo, bring you A game for the secret Santa gift ideas to surprise your recipient with a present like no other. Check out these secret Santa gift exchange rules for a smooth celebration.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dos\"><\/span><strong>Do\u2019s<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Know their likes &amp; dislikes<\/strong><br \/>\nNo one can buy a present without knowing a single thing about the recipient. Call it fear of giving a poor gift or the difficulty of selecting one, knowing a few traits of the recipient go a long way. So, find out through your friends what <a href=\"\/secret-santa-gifts\">secret Santa gift ideas<\/a> are suitable for your person.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022<strong> Give something useful<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen looking for Secret Santa gift ideas, one tends to opt for fancy but barely practical items. The idea of giving Christmas gifts is to make sure the giftee finds some use of it or from it. Thus, remembering you each time they use the item.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Get creative<\/strong><br \/>\nTis&#8217; the season of joy! If you can&#8217;t get creative now, then when? With a ton of Secret Santa gift ideas floating on the internet, you can either make (if you are artistic) or buy something that is creatively unique but of use as well. Add some spark to the Christmas gifts!<\/p>\n<p>\u2022<strong> Buy reasonably-priced gifts<\/strong><br \/>\nWe all know how easy it is to get carried away during Christmas gifts shopping. However, you must look for presents that will not cause a hole in your pocket. You can also make this one of your secret Santa gift exchange rules to ensure everyone follows the same practice.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donts\"><\/span><strong>Don&#8217;ts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>\u2022<strong> No need to be stressed<\/strong><br \/>\nAre you already tensed about what, which and when to buy the Christmas gifts? Relax! This is neither a contest nor a test to see who did the best. It is a game that is meant to be enjoyed from the moment you get the name to the time you open your Secret Santa gift.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022<strong> Stray away from Gift Cards<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is an absolute must! While giving gift cards is acceptable for birthdays and anniversaries, it is a complete no for Secret Santa. The reason- no one should know how much you spent on a little game of fun (can&#8217;t invite judgements).<br \/>\nSo, add this to your Secret Santa gift exchange rules that gift cards are not acceptable, no matter how convenient they are. Not to forget, it shows how lazy you were to not make an effort for a proper Christmas gift.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Don&#8217;t express Disappointment<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, we all are excited to open the secret Christmas gifts. However, do not let your excitement down with your disapproval of the present. No matter how much you hate your gift (hoping it does not come to that), remember that a public show of disappointment will only make dampen others&#8217; joy.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Avoid Splurging<\/strong><br \/>\nAre you eager to shop for secret Santa gift ideas? While it is good to keep your spirits high, it is equally important to save some money. The number 1 secret Santa gift exchange rule is to <a href=\"\/gifts\/christmas\">buy Christmas gifts<\/a> within the set limit. Splurging for your best friend or favourite boss is an absolute no.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has Thanksgiving already burnt a hole in your pocket? Well, we have all been through Christmas gifts shopping with a cash crunch. So, to help all the folks suffering from the same agony, we have a pocket-friendly way to celebrate this festival. 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