A gift exchange with wish lists
Invite friends with a link. Everyone can add gift ideas, then see their recipient’s wish list after names are drawn.
For groups of 3 or more; up to 9 participants are free.
Create a Gift Exchange
A REASON TO GET TOGETHER
Secret Santa
Secret Santa
with friends
Add a little mystery to your get-together. Invite friends with a link, share wish lists, and keep it secret who drew whom.
Create a Gift Exchange with Friends
Up to 9 participants are free. Only need to draw names? Try a quick Secret Santa draw.
YOUR KIND OF EXCHANGE
Choose how much planning you want to do
If your friends want to add wish lists and come back to the exchange later, set up a full gift exchange. If you just need to draw names and share each person’s result, choose a quick Secret Santa draw.
Quick Secret Santa draw
Enter 3–9 names and send each friend a private link to their result. No email or account is required.
No wish lists or gift tracking.
Get private result linksCELEBRATE YOUR WAY
Meet up or ship a gift?
Set a gift budget and exchange date ahead of time. At a get-together, you can exchange gifts in person and guess who drew whom. If friends live far away, agree on shipping and leave enough time.
Participants arrange gift purchases and shipping themselves. MySanta helps with invitations, wish lists, and drawing names.
FEWER GUESSING GAMES
Clues for a thoughtful surprise
Add a specific gift idea to your wish list or share a few of your interests. The gift can still be a surprise, and choosing it gets easier.
How to make a wish listWISH LIST EXAMPLEI love books and long walks
If you’re not sure which book to choose, a bookstore gift card could work.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What to decide before the draw
Does everyone need to join at the same time?
No. Friends can join the full exchange and add wish lists whenever they like. The organizer draws names once everyone is ready.
Can an odd number of friends participate?
Yes. Everyone gives one gift and receives one from someone else; assignments do not have to be reciprocal pairs. You need at least 3 participants.
Where can I find ideas for a get-together?
Our article on playing Secret Santa with friends has a detailed celebration plan.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
Create a Gift Exchange Give everyone a surprise to look forward to
Create an exchange and share the link in your group chat.