A little joy to give
A gift they will love
Thoughtful ideas for people who are hard to surprise and people you are still getting to know.
How To Choose a Perfect Secret Santa Gift If There’s No Wishlist
Sometimes your Secret Santa recipient doesn’t write a wishlist or gift preferences. Don’t panic — you can still figure out what they’d enjoy. 7 min read↗
Secret Santa Questions To Ask Your Gift Recipient
Not sure what to give your Secret Santa recipient? Asking the right questions can help you choose a thoughtful gift without spoiling the mystery. 7 min read↗Good company at work
Secret Santa at work
Gift exchanges, team celebrations, and easy ways to bring coworkers together.
Secret Santa Email Templates for Work: Invites, Reminders, and More
Secret Santa is a fun way to celebrate the season, bring together even remote employees, and share the joy of giving. This article suggests a Secret Santa email invitation template for work and other types of emails, so the game runs smoothly. 8 min read↗
How to Do Secret Santa in The Office: A Complete Guide
Secret Santa is a beloved holiday tradition that can liven up your office and get everyone in the Christmas spirit. In this article, you will find tips for organizing a fun Secret Santa exchange, choosing good presents, and making everyone feel appreciated. 10 min read↗
How To Organize Secret Santa for Small Work Teams
Playing Secret Santa is a great way to celebrate the holiday season at work and exchange thoughtful gifts with coworkers. In this guide, we will explain how to make the gift exchange fun even for a small group of people, and how to ensure that everyone gets a present. 6 min read↗For the people closest to us
Together is a celebration
Ideas for family gatherings, little surprises, and memories to keep.
How to play Secret Santa with a family: A complete guide
Secret Santa is an enjoyable family tradition you can start this year. It prioritizes exchanging thoughtful presents and sharing the joy of gift-giving with your loved ones. Learn how to play Secret Santa with family, what to consider, and how to ensure that everyone gets a great gift. 10 min read↗
How to Do Secret Santa with a Mixed-Age Family (kids, grandparents)
Secret Santa is a holiday tradition that brings a lot of joy to people. It seems fun and simple, but attitudes towards this activity may vary depending on age. 6 min read↗
9 Ways to make Christmas magical for kids
Christmas time is full of wonder and anticipation. As a parent, you know that warm memories of Christmas stories, fun activities, the holiday buzz, and time with your family can last a lifetime. In this guide, you will find ideas to make the holiday season truly charming for your little ones. 5 min read↗For your group
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A reason to get together
A celebration to remember
Games, plans, and thoughtful details that make a gathering feel special.
12 Fun Christmas Games With Friends To Make Your Party Unforgettable
Playing fun party games is the quickest way to put everyone at the party in the holiday mood. From active games to charades and gift exchange games, we have picked the most fun and entertaining activities to make your Christmas gathering memorable. 6 min read↗
How to Organize a Christmas Challenge: The Best Ideas for Friends
Sometimes traditional Christmas gatherings — dinner, toasts, and gift exchanges — start to feel repetitive. To make the holiday brighter and more memorable, many friends invent playful competitions — Christmas challenges. 5 min read↗
12 Ideas of Christmas Party Games for Large Companies
Christmas in a large company is always a challenge. You have to entertain dozens or hundreds of employees and make a corporate party fun for everyone. 7 min read↗A good read for a quiet moment
Stories and traditions
The history of the Secret Santa tradition (and how to play today)
Many people play Secret Santa during holidays, but have you ever wondered where did this tradition come from? Today, we will explore the origins of Secret Santa and how the tradition evolved until today (Spoiler: it might be older than you think!). 5 min read↗
10 New Year’s traditions around the world to try this year
Are you looking to adopt a new ritual for your New Year celebration, or wondering about curious traditions? We’ve handpicked the 10 exciting New Year traditions from around the world that welcome fresh energy and good luck. 7 min read↗
16 Christmas traditions around the world
Around the world, Christmas traditions emphasize the core values of generosity, love, and kindness, though the ways of celebration may differ. In this article, we will explore how Christmas is celebrated in different countries in the world. 12 min read↗Free · no sign-up required
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Secret Santa Email Templates for Work: Invites, Reminders, and More
Secret Santa is a fun way to celebrate the season, bring together even remote employees, and share the joy of giving. This article suggests a Secret Santa email invitation template for work and other types of emails, so the game runs smoothly. 8 min read↗
5 Best Secret Santa Apps to Download This Christmas
Planning to host a Secret Santa game this year? Read our curated list of the best Secret Santa apps for work, friends, and family gift exchanges to keep things organized and stress-free. 7 min read↗
How to Use Games to Build Cross-Department Relationships
Misunderstandings, silos, and conflicting priorities can slow down communication and undermine productivity. This guide offers simple and fun teamwork activities to improve teamwork and build bridges between departments. 8 min read↗
35 Best Secret Santa Questions to Spark Workplace Fun
Smart Secret Santa questions will reveal the preferences of your giftee at work, especially if you don’t know them well. In this guide, we share insightful questions for Secret Santa plus a free app to exchange thoughtful gifts anonymously. 7 min read↗
15 Family Christmas Activities to Make the Season Meaningful
The Christmas season can be more than exchanging expensive gifts and indulging in lavish meals. Try these 15 holiday activities that cost next to nothing but can turn your Christmas into a meaningful, uniting experience with your friends or family. 8 min read↗
Hosting a Joyful Favorite Things Party: Ideas & Tips
A Favorite Things Party is a great alternative to competitive gift swaps and Secret Santa exchanges. It focuses on sharing things you enjoy with your dear ones, prioritizing thoughtful, useful presents over gag gifts. 8 min read↗
How to Gather Employee Wishes and Suggestions for the Holiday Party: HR Tips
Planning a corporate party can either be a warm team event or a source of stress — it all depends on how your company prepares for it. 5 min read↗