Office Secret Santa Ideas: 10 Best Gifts to Give Coworkers in 2024 

November 15, 2024 • Grace Micere

Choosing a gift for your coworker for the office Secret Santa event can be tricky. Whether you know the person well enough or not, the right gift should be thoughtful while still being usable in a professional setting. 

Office Secret Santa is a popular gift-giving tradition practiced in many workplaces during the holiday season. Each employee draws a name at random from a hat to find out who they are buying a gift for. They are required to keep it a secret until gifting day. 

In this blog, we give you the 10 best office Secret Santa ideas to help you get started. Let’s get started! 

The 10 Best Office Secret Santa Gifts to Give This Christmas

The gift you choose for office Secret Santa should be high-quality while still remaining within your budget. These gifts create a ripple of kindness that extends far beyond the holiday season.

1. Personalized Mugs 

We all take coffee or tea at the office. Get your coworker a customized mug with their name, an inside joke, or an inspirational quote. For bonus points, toss in a few of their favourite tea bags or coffee pods to sweeten the deal. It’s a simple way to give a timeless gift that will make morning a little less “ugh.”

  • personalized mug which says "Life begins after coffee"

2. Scented Candles 

Scented candles make great gifts for female workmates. They can help calm their nerves during those stressful office days or nights. Get coworker-approved scents like vanilla and lavender to elevate their desk space without choking everyone else with conc scents. Look for ones with feel-good labels or eco-friendly soy and beeswax options for an extra pat on the back.

  • scented candles

3. Mini Desk Plant 

You can get them a cute little plant buddy. Succulents or small potted plants can brighten up any workspace, no matter how drab the decor. Even better, they require minimal maintenance and have low chances of dying on your coworker. Take it a step further by choosing a stylish pot or a planter with a witty saying to make it more personal.

  • plant in a white pot

4. Tumblers and Reusable Bottles 

Hydration is key, and a stylish water bottle is just the gift to keep it top of mind. They are practical and eco-friendly gifts that they can use all year round. Get one with personalized messages and sayings to elevate the gift. If you’re feeling fancy, go for an infuser model to make every sip refreshing and deliciously fruitinfused.

  • woman holding a green red tumbler in her hand

5. Desk Accessories 

A quirky pen holder, funny sticky notes, a mini stationery organizer or a magnetic paperclip holder are a few unique desk accessories you can get your coworker. Get to know their personality a little better so you can know the type of accessories to get. Do they prefer minimalistic, colourful or themed designs?

6. Gift Cards 

When in doubt, gift cards are the MVP of office presents. A few genius gift cards to get for your office Secret Santa are coffee shop, bookshop and popular retail store gift cards. Pair it with a small item like a candy cane or a custom holiday card to add a personalized touch. It doesn’t have to be worth a huge amount of money either. It’s the thought that counts.

  • gift card with a red ribbon

7. Journals or Planners 

Journals and planners are perfect for your ultra-organized colleague or that coworker who’s always jotting down ideas. Get them a compact planner with a cover that reflects their taste. Hardcovers are the best option here because they last longer and can accommodate complex designs.

  • dark blue planner with a pen on it

8. Inspirational Desk Calendars 

Help them kick off each day with a smile by getting them a lovely little desk calendar. Add some jokes, fun facts, or inspirational quotes to help make their busiest days just a little better. It’s a great way to add positive vibes to their days all through the following year.

  • brown calendar

9. Fun Office Games 

Sprinkle some fun into their day with a mini desktop game or puzzle. A little office mini-golf or a brainteaser cube can be the perfect distraction between meetings or a great icebreaker. You could also get them a fidget spinner or tension reliever ball to help them cope with tight deadlines and stressful situations.

  • colourful cubes for office games

10. Cosy Socks 

A cosy gift is our top recommendation for your office Secret Santa shopping. You can never go wrong with some funky warm socks that make those cold office mornings bearable. The softer the better. Get them a pair of bamboo socks because they are softer than cashmere, warmer than cotton socks, breathable and moisture-wicking. Remember to pick a pattern that matches their style. They can be Christmas socks or subtly trendy patterns to wear as work socks.

  • Santa holding Christmas pink hedgehog, blue penguin and cream green turtle bamboo socks in his hands

Wrapping Up 

We’ve demystified the daunting task of getting an office Secret Santa Gift for your coworkers. Thoughtful gifts don’t have to be expensive. You can get small, meaningful and customized Christmas gifts that they can use all year round. 

Our bamboo socks are a great option. They make the perfect practical gift that you can wrap up or use stocking stuffers. What’s more, each pair of these novelty socks saves animals. We donate 10% of profits to 40+ charity partners, helping save the animal on your socks for habitat losses, unfavourable living conditions and extinxtion.  

These festive socks come in multiple designs to accommodate minimalists and colourful personalities too. You can get them packaged in Christmas crackers and baubles too, all made from 100% plastic-free packaging. Explore our collection of Christmas bamboo socks and we guarantee that you’ll get great gift options for every personality type. 

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