Free Secret Santa Forms and Templates

What is Secret Santa?

A typical Christmas traditional game, loved by many, is Secret Santa. To take part in the event friends, relatives or colleagues choose the names of other individuals randomly. An assortment of present suggestions for the event is provided by the recipient by filling in a Secret Santa Form. The recipient of a gift must determine who from the group of people taking part was the mysterious Secret Santa. This is usually determined after an individual opens their gifts.

It's a game where guessing "the Santa" is just as enjoyable as getting a present. However, there are several uses for Secret Santa Forms and they aren’t strictly limited to notes of desirable presents. Other uses for Secret Santa Forms can range from inviting people to join in the fun to creating gift tags and cards for the gifts of the recipients. Therefore, if you are considering taking part in or organizing a Secret Santa game, you have come to the right place because you will be able to find all of the different forms that could be required for the game.

For a full list of Secret Santa templates please feel free to check out our library below.

Secret Santa Form Types

• A Secret Santa Questionnaire is particularly useful if a person draws a name of an individual that they may not know too well. By asking them specific questions, you can get to know the interests of the person;
• A Secret Santa Wish List Template is used so that all participants in Secret Santa can note down preferences or ideas for gifts that they would like to receive which is great because it eliminates any stress related to finding the perfect gift;
• A Secret Santa Invitation Template is created to invite participants to celebrate a Secret Santa party where the grand reveal will be. It will provide all important information concerning the event and any conditions;
• A Secret Santa Gift Exchange Template is ideal if you are hosting a gift exchange party where all individuals attend and exchange their Secret Santa gifts;
• A Secret Santa Sign-Up Sheet Template is needed to determine a list of people that are willing to take part in the Secret Santa event because although it is extremely exciting, some individuals may be against the event for various reasons. Knowing who and how many individuals sign up is crucial in organizing the game;
• Secret Santa Gift Tags provide you with the opportunity to create unique and personalized gift tags for your Secret Santa gifts;
• Secret Santa Cards can be added to gifts to tease the recipients and perhaps even leave clues as to who their Secret Santa is.

How to Play Secret Santa?

Playing Secret Santa is not only incredibly fun, but it is also very simple. Follow the steps below to ensure that your organization is perfect:

• Get everyone together and ask them to write their names down on a sheet of paper. Emphasize the importance of readability; otherwise this can lead to confusion. Once everyone agrees, you can carry out this action by yourself if getting everyone in one room is difficult;
• Ask all participants to make a couple of gift ideas and record it on paper. Participants may jot down a specific request, such as "a pair of green Christmas tree socks," or a somewhat general one, such as "a Christmas decoration." But to be certain that all participants receive things they genuinely desire, the greater detail you add, the better;
• Allocate a Secret Santa in a random fashion to all participants by drawing names. The exciting part begins when all participants dive into a Christmas hat and see whose Christmas they will be brightening. As long as the host maintains the information about who is allocated to whom and they keep this completely private, the game will be a success;
• Create a gift-exchanging event. Choose a day that works for all participants, ideally before they all head off for the holidays. Begin exchanging the gifts after ensuring that all gifts are marked with the name of the receiver;
• Try to figure out who your Santa was and reveal to the individual you gave presents to who was behind all of the creative gifts.

Haven't found the template you're looking for? Take a look at the related templates below:

• Christmas List Template;
• Christmas Gift Certificate Template;
• Christmas Gift Tag Template.