That time of year is approaching when one of the most popular activities takes place, whether at work or amongst friends – Secret Santa.

They say Secret Santa isn’t necessarily about the gift you receive, but rather about team spirit and the excitement surrounding the event. However, a cool gift will always be appreciated!

We’ve put together the most inspired Secret Santa gift ideas for you on a budget, but which are sure to be priceless.

Secret Santa gifts for HER – an office colleague, your boss, your sister or a good friend

Christmas-themed mug – from 30.99 lei

It’ll become her favourite mug at the office over the festive season. For a touch of mystery, you could go for a thermo-sensitive mug.

Ornament with mini chocolates – 59 lei

Personalise each chocolate with photos or text containing cheeky clues about who the Secret Santa is. You can also choose a personalised bauble or Christmas tree ornament with a name or message – perfect for hanging on the tree.

Deluxe box of pralines – 89 lei

A premium and exclusive gift, if you really want to impress the recipient.

Personalised Christmas-themed jigsaw
puzzle – from 25 lei

Great suspense and a chance to sneak away from work to solve the jigsaw. You can personalise it with a photo of the team and get everyone to help out. Present it unassembled in a personalised box for added mystery.

Kitchen
accessories – from 18.99 lei

For a cooking enthusiast, a Christmas-themed oven glove or an embroidered apron is all she needs to get into the Christmas spirit. We also have some really funny wooden spoons and personalised plate rests.

Secret Santa gifts for HIM – a colleague, boss, brother or a good friend

Personalised beer – from 14.99 lei

If you need to buy a gift for a cool colleague or friend, you can’t go wrong with personalised beer. When he sees his name on it, the ‘wow’ factor is guaranteed – or you could choose a set of three beers, all with a Christmas theme.

Premium cheese slicer or choppers for the best chefs – 39 lei

When you know the recipient is passionate about cooking or has refined tastes, an engraved chopping board will make a striking yet highly practical premium gift.

Sparkling wine – 69 lei

A sparkling wine with a Christmas or New Year’s theme will add a touch of premium elegance to your Secret Santa gift. Many will be envious that they didn’t receive such a gift. If you want to impress your boss or a colleague, this is a gift with great potential.

Engraved premium items – from 59 lei

A leather wallet engraved with initials, a monogrammed leather diary, or even a leather-covered pocket flask are gifts you simply can’t go wrong with if you’re buying for a man with refined tastes.

To make your surprise truly special, we recommend wrapping the gift beautifully in personalised wrapping paper, or you could put all the gifts in a cute little bag that you can personalise with a name. It’ll be the best-looking Secret Santa gift!

When choosing Secret Santa gifts, you might find yourself thinking about treating yourself to a little something too. Gifts are easy to put together when we, the Christmas elves at StarGift, are here to help. Good luck with your creative gift-giving!