Secret Santa ideas under £20 that people actually keep
Secret Santa has one job: make someone laugh, and not cost the earth. Here is how to pick a present that will be kept, with ideas at three budgets and a way to get it there on time.
What makes a good Secret Santa gift
It is for someone you may not know well, so it should be funny or kind rather than personal. It should be easy to wrap and small enough to fit in a bag. And it should not need batteries. A funny print is a safe bet: it is the one gift that can be put on a desk, a wall or a fridge, and shows you made an effort.
By budget
- £5 to £10: a £7.99 digital download. The files arrive straight away, and the recipient prints it on their own printer or uses it as a phone wallpaper. Espresso Not Depresso, Movie Night and This Too Shall Pass are all in the shop.
- £10 to £20: an unframed A4 print at £19.99, posted free in the UK and US. This Is Fine and Main Character Energy are made for the office.
- Over £20: a framed print, from £45.99, ready to hang.
Four ideas that work
- For the colleague who copes with chaos: This Is Fine.
- For the one who needs coffee before they can talk: Espresso Not Depresso.
- For the one who is always sure it will work out: Delulu Is the Solulu.
- For the one with a big film collection: Movie Night.
Leave time
Prints are made to order and sent within 1 to 3 working days, with free delivery to the UK and US. Order by early December. If the draw is on the day, choose a download: it arrives instantly.
See all the guides: Funny Secret Santa gifts.
Questions
- What is a good Secret Santa gift under £20?
- A funny print: an unframed A4 is £19.99, and a digital download is £7.99.
- How do you buy a Secret Santa gift for someone you don't know?
- Pick something funny and neutral, like a meme print or a nice mug, rather than anything personal.