🎄 Secret Santa 2025 🎄

The Family Gift Exchange

"Because buying gifts for yourself doesn't count as self-care"

Why does Santa go down chimneys? Because it soots him!
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Who's Your Person?

Time to find out who's getting blessed with your gift-giving skills

Spelling counts! Santa's watching. 👀

🎅 Ho Ho Ho!

You're buying a gift for your

Remember: It's not about the gift, it's about the panic attack you have in the store on December 23rd.
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~$50
Budget
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Christmas Eve
@ John & Katherine's
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TOP SECRET
Tell No One

📜 The Sacred Rules

  • 🤫 Secrecy is EVERYTHING — Don't reveal who you have. Not to your spouse. Not after "just one more" eggnog.
  • 💸 ~$50 Budget — We're not accountants (except Tim). Keep it fair!
  • 🎁 Wrap It — The Amazon box doesn't count. Make it pretty(ish).
  • 🚫 No Gift Card Cop-Outs — Put some thought into it, we're family!
  • 📍 Christmas Eve — Be there or be square. John & Katherine's, as is tradition.
  • 🎭 Act Surprised — Even if you figured it out. Oscar-worthy reactions only.
  • ♻️ No Regifting — We remember. We ALL remember.

Katherine's cooking must be complimented. Paul will recommend a wine pairing whether you asked or not. 🍷

What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic!

📜 The Sacred Rules

The first annual tradition starts now—no pressure!

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🤫 Secrecy is EVERYTHING

You shall not reveal who you have. Not to your spouse. Not to the dog. Not after "just one more" eggnog. The mystery is half the fun—don't be the Grinch who spoils it!

⚠️ Penalty: You become the designated dish-washer AND must wear the ugly Christmas sweater.
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💸 Respect the Budget

This isn't a competition to prove your love through spending. Keep it around $50 so nobody shows up with a new TV while someone else brought novelty socks.

~$50
Give or take a few bucks—we're not accountants (except Tim)
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🎁 Wrap It Like You Mean It

Actually wrap your gift. The Amazon box it came in doesn't count. The Walmart bag with tissue paper is... acceptable. Bonus points for creative wrapping disasters!

⚠️ Penalty: Public shaming and we're all taking photos.
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🚫 No Gift Card Cop-Outs

Put some thought into it! We're family, not your last-minute office Secret Santa. Unless they specifically begged for a gift card, use your brain and your heart.

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📍 Be There or Be Square

The exchange happens Christmas Eve at John & Katherine's (as is tradition since forever). Missing it means missing the cookies, the chaos, and the questionable family photos.

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🎭 Act Surprised

Even if you figured it out weeks ago. Even if they literally texted you asking for your size. This is theater, people! We're all performers here. Oscar-worthy reactions only.

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♻️ No Regifting from Last Year

We remember. We ALL remember. Start fresh, people.

💡 Pro Tips from Santa's Workshop

  • When in doubt: fancy snacks, cozy socks, or booze never fail
  • Stalk their social media for hints—it's research, not creepy
  • Include a gift receipt. We're all adults here. No judgment.
  • If you got someone "difficult," consumables are your friend
  • John will fix it if it breaks, but maybe just get him IPAs instead
Legal Disclaimer: By participating in this Secret Santa, you agree that all disputes shall be settled by rock-paper-scissors, overseen by the youngest family member present (who is not Max or Emilie). The organizers reserve the right to eat any unattended cookies. Katherine's cooking must be complimented regardless of taste. Paul will recommend a wine pairing whether you asked or not. May the odds be ever in your favor. 🎄