Yep, it’s that time of the year again. The time where you scrounge every last penny out of your purse for presents for your family and friends.
Secret Santa is something which is becoming more common each year. It’s easier than getting everyone a present and can be quite fun. With Secret Santa, you write everyone’s names on a piece of paper, scrunch them up and randomly pick one. Then you have to buy something for that person without conferring with anyone else.
Straight away you can see there are problems with this. What if you get that person who is super picky? Or what if you get that person who you could buy anything for? How can you choose what to get them? Or what if someone who always buys terrible gifts gets you? And most importantly, what if you open your present in front of everyone and it’s awful?
If you are struggling with buying something, why not turn to the interweb? Some websites actually have gift boxes which are specifically for Secret Santa. This one from Firebox being just one example. Their Secret Santa box is said to “take the strain out of this enforced festive formality”. What makes it even better is the fact that it’s “crap-wrapped” to look genuine.
Some of us do like to try and put some effort into our presents though. So here are some other things available on Firebox.
- A “Thrill Murray Colouring Book” – because who doesn’t want to colour in Bill Murray?!
- “Animal Butt Magnets” – hilarious hindquarters on your fridge? Everyone needs them.
And finally, my personal favourite:
- A “Periodic Table of Swearing Mug” – for all your favourite profani-teas (see what I did there?)
After looking at all of these I bet you’re thinking Secret Santa isn’t that bad after all right? The internet is always your knight in shining armour. Never forget it people.