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First look at the wishlist
It is easiest if your match has written a wishlist. In Bazhanka, after the draw you see your match’s list: choose from it and the gift will surely be right. Prices and product links are already there.
If the list is short or empty, use the ideas below and your own observations: what the person drinks, what they enjoy, what they use every day.
Ideas under UAH 200
- A set of tea or coffee in nice packaging.
- A candle or a scented sachet with a pleasant neutral smell.
- A notebook, a planner or a set of sticky notes.
- Craft chocolate or a box of sweets.
- A mini board game or a puzzle.
- Merch with a funny phrase that this particular person will appreciate.
Ideas under UAH 500
- A travel mug or a water bottle.
- A hand or lip care set.
- A book matching their interests or an illustrated diary.
- A blanket or soft socks for winter.
- A gift card to a favorite café or bookshop.
- A desk lamp, an organizer or a decoration for the workplace.
Ideas under UAH 1000
- Basic wireless earbuds or a power bank.
- A set of several small things for an interest: a hobby, sport, cooking.
- A good thermos, a tea infuser kettle or a coffee set.
- A themed board game for a group.
- A voucher for a workshop, the cinema or a massage.
If you do not know the person’s taste
- Pick something universal: treats, tea, a candle, a useful small thing for the home.
- Ask mutual friends what the person likes. You can do that without revealing yourself.
- Look at what they use at work or in sport and add to it.
- Add a small extra to the main gift: it makes the gift stand out without extra cost.
What better not to give
- Perfume, cosmetics and clothes if you do not know the taste and the size.
- Jokes that touch on looks, age or health.
- Alcohol without checking whether the person drinks.
- Things that need care or space: live plants, animals, big objects.
How to hand it over and keep the mystery
Sign the gift without a name or add a short note: “From your Secret Santa”. Agree with the organizer on a convenient moment for the handover. If the gift goes by post, do not list yourself as the sender if you want to stay secret.
Try it in Bazhanka
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