The old way: a hat
Write each name on paper, fold, shuffle, draw. Simple, until someone gets themselves, someone loses their paper, or couples draw each other and you redraw three times.
The easy way: online
- Go to Start a draw and pick your occasion.
- Add the names, or tick "let people add themselves".
- Add rules: who shouldn't draw who.
- Pick the date and budget.
- Tap Draw names. Everyone gets their own private link.
Common questions
Odd number of people? No problem. Everyone gives one gift and gets one gift, whatever the number.
Someone has no email? Send their link by WhatsApp or text.
Don't want the same pairs as last year? On your organiser page, tap "Copy for next year" and we'll avoid last year's matches.
Lost your link? Get it emailed to you.
Questions
How do you draw names for Secret Santa?
Add everyone’s names to a free online generator like Secret Kringle, set any rules, and draw. Each person gets a private link showing who they buy for.
What if there is an odd number of people?
Secret Santa works with any number of people of three or more: everyone gives one gift and receives one.
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