Your Ultimate Guide to Secret Santa Gift Ideas

Whether it’s amongst family, friends, or co-workers, it can be hard to know what to get for Secret Santa. A game commonly played in Australia during Christmastime, Secret Santa involves pooling together the names of everyone playing and each player being assigned a person to buy a present for, as their Secret Santa. You’re supposed to keep it a secret who you’ve been assigned, which can make it challenging to know what to buy - especially if you don’t know the person very well. That’s why we’ve compiled our top 10 list of Secret Santa inspiration to give you a couple of ideas if you’re stumped on what to get.

1. Candles and Candle Holders

As a classic gift idea, it’s hard to go wrong with a candle for your Secret Santa gift. You can go with a Christmas themed candle scented of eggnog or cinnamon or go for a more neutral option with a floral or spice scent. Candle holders are another great option if you want to put a slight twist on the more traditional gift of a candle; a unique or brightly coloured candle holder will be a standout Secret Santa present. You can browse a broad range of candles and candle holders on MyHouse for inspiration.

2. Christmas Décor

Another safe bet is an on-theme Christmas related gift to give your Secret Santa recipient a piece of festivity. Some ideas include a Christmassy coffee mug, a collection of Christmas tree ornaments, or Christmas themed plates or serving platters. The MyHouse Christmas range offers a broad selection of Christmassy gift ideas, and you can filter by price if you’ve been set a budget for your Secret Santa.

3. Bar Accessories

Does your Secret Santa recipient enjoy a tipple? You’ll make their day with a thoughtfully chosen bar accessory, whether it’s a wine cooler or quality corkscrew for the wine drinkers, a whiskey ice cube tray or scotch glasses for spirit drinkers, or a cocktail making kit for someone you know who’s partial to an espresso martini. There’s plenty of bar accessories available on MyHouse that make great gifts for Secret Santa.

4.      Kitchen Accessories

If you know your Secret Santa recipient is a keen cook, there’s plenty of kitchen accessories that make great gift options, ranging in price to suit any budget you’ve been set. Classic kitchen must-haves including salt and pepper shakers, tea and coffee holders, and cheeseboards are all giftable ideas. Something a little more unique that they’re unlikely to already have is also a great option, such as an oil bottle or a Turkish coffee pot. A brightly coloured coffee travel mug is another great idea – even if your giftee already has one, you can never have too many! You can find all of these ideas and more in the MyHouse kitchen accessories range.

5. Pizza Making Tools

It’s an undeniable fact that everyone loves pizza. Even if your Secret Santa recipient is someone you barely know, you won’t go wrong with something they can use for a homemade pizza night. Whether it’s a pizza stone to cook them on or a new pizza cutter, your gift will be sure to be a hit. There’s plenty of pizza accessories available on the MyHouse kitchenware range.

6. Table-Top Gifts

Table-top accessories offer an abundance of gift ideas. Table covers and coasters are both great present ideas that can be themed to Christmas or suitable for year-round. Tea towels are always a useful gift idea – choosing a unique design will ensure your gift recipient doesn’t already have what you’re gifting them. For decorative table-top pieces, have a look through the MyHouse collection.

7. Pamper DIY Spa Gifts

Help your giftee spend some quality time with everything they need to experience at day spa at home. These gift ideas are perfect for use all year round. We have bath caddies for a nice long soak, manicure and facial treatment sets for youthful skin, plush bathrobes you could lounge all day in, and luxurious silk pillowcases for frizz free hair. There's a wide selection of self-care pieces available on MyHouse.

8. Games and Activities

Know your Secret Santa giftee has kids, or they love hosting outdoor gatherings? A great gift option is a game they can play with their kids, friends, or family. Inflatable pool toys and floats are a great option as we’re coming into summer. A game you can play both indoors and outdoors such as checker boards, table tennis, and tic tac toe are all good options as well. There’s a big collection of summer-themed games and accessories available on MyHouse.

9. Barbeque Accessories

Another great gift in theme with summer is barbeque accessories. Know someone who’s usually on barbeque duty for every outdoor gathering? An addition to their barbeque arsenal will make a great gift for them, such as a skewer set, serving platter, or a tongs and turner set. You can find barbeque accessory inspiration on MyHouse.

10. Home Decor

There’s an endless list of options when it comes to home décor gifts. A piece of wall art makes a memorable and thoughtful gift; a summer-themed image with a tropical print will brighten up your giftee’s home. A unique vase or flowerpot is another great out-of-the box idea and is a gift you can be sure will be used. Photo frames are another nice option, as are diffusors and aroma oils. The large home living selection on MyHouse is the best place to start looking for that perfect Secret Santa gift.

Hopefully this list provided you with some inspiration for your Secret Santa gift, whether it’s for your nearest and dearest or that co-worker you haven’t had more than a brief conversation with. Whoever it is, they’ll be sure to love one of these options! To see all your options all at once, check out the MyHouse store for a fantastic selection of potential gifts.