You drew a name and it is that colleague three desks away. No panic. A good Secret Santa gift only has to do three things: stay within budget, get a laugh when unwrapped, and not feel like a duty.
At most Dutch offices the budget is 5 to 15 euros per name. The fun is in the guessing, not the price tag.
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Forces your colleagues to share actual memories instead of pretending to work.
For Secret Santa, 5 to 15 euros per name is normal. Agree on one fixed amount with the group beforehand.
All the usual amounts per occasion are in the gift etiquette. Chipping in without the hassle? Start a gift moment or use the Split tool.
Something within the agreed amount that raises a smile when unwrapped. Ugly Christmas socks, a funny gadget, something tasty or a nod to a hobby.
Between 5 and 15 euros per name at most Dutch offices. Agree on one amount so it stays equal for everyone.
Choose something universal: something tasty, an office game or ugly Christmas socks. Or take the gift quiz and pick by office type.
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