The Secret Santa Gift Exchange — Set Up in 60 Seconds
Draw names, set budgets, and share wishlists for any group — Secret Santa, White Elephant, Yankee Swap, and more. No spreadsheets, no chaos.
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How Secret Santa Works
Organizing a Secret Santa has never been simpler. Three steps and you're ready to go.
Create Your Exchange
Set up your group on Elfster in under a minute. Name it, choose a budget, and pick your exchange date. Works for any size group.
Create now →Invite Your Group
Share a link by email or text. Everyone joins, adds items to their wishlist, and fills out a quick gift questionnaire.
See how →Draw Names & Shop
Names are drawn automatically — no spreadsheets, no cheating. Browse your person's wishlist and find the perfect gift.
Browse gifts →Pick Your Gift Exchange Style
Whether it's a classic Secret Santa or a wild White Elephant, Elfster handles the whole thing for free.
Secret Santa
The classic gift exchange. Draw names secretly, set a budget, and surprise someone special.
Start a Secret SantaHow to play Secret Santa →Browse Secret Santa gifts →White Elephant
The chaotic, fun gift swap where gifts are stolen. Bring a wrapped gift, pick a number, let the games begin.
Start a White ElephantWhite Elephant rules →Browse White Elephant gifts →Yankee Swap
Like White Elephant but with a twist — swapping continues until everyone is happy with their gift.
Start a Yankee SwapYankee Swap rules →Browse Yankee Swap gifts →More Gift Exchange Types
Elfster runs any group exchange — birthdays, baby showers, fantasy leagues, and more.
Gift Wishlists
Share what you want — create a free wishlist for any occasion on Elfster.
Top Secret Santa Gift Ideas
Trending gift picks for every budget, curated on Elfster. Click any category to browse.
Secret Santa FAQs
Everything you need to know about organizing your gift exchange.
Secret Santa is a Western Christmas tradition where a group of people are randomly assigned to give a gift to one other person in the group, without revealing who gave whom a gift. Each person draws a name, buys a gift, and the identities are revealed at a party or exchange event.
Still have questions? Read the full Secret Santa rules guide →
Ready to Start Your Secret Santa?
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