Free Secret Santa Gift Tag Templates

Secret Santa Gift Tags: What Are They?

A Secret Santa Gift Tag is a small piece of paper or carton attached to a present or a gift box for an anonymous gift exchange between family members, friends, or colleagues. If you and your inner circle have decided to spice up your celebrations by giving and receiving surprise gifts from each other, you have to carefully consider the tastes and preferences of the person for whom you are selecting the gift, decorate the present, and enclose a greeting note.

A gift tag used for this game typically features symbols and images associated with the holiday - Santa Claus, Christmas tree, wreaths, bells, reindeer, and snow - and refers to the recipient congratulating them with or without informing them whom they should thank for the present.

You can find a full list of Secret Santa Gift Tags by checking out our library below.

What to Write on a Secret Santa Gift Tag?

While the design of the Secret Santa Gift Tag matters, it is recommended to focus on the words you share with the recipient of the present - the gift itself or the gift tag may not have a profound effect on the individual you are congratulating. Here are some tips you can use when filling out a gift tag as Secret Santa:

1. Consider one of the traditional Secret Santa Gift Tag sayings to be the core of your message - for instance, "I wish you a holly jolly Christmas" or "It is the most wonderful time of the year." You may write these words on one side of the gift tag and add something more personal on the other side. A short and sweet message is perfect especially if you want the gift you have carefully chosen to speak for itself - or if the rules of Secret Santa forbid you to disclose your identity even after the exchange is over!
2. If you and your friends plan to keep the game secret until the very last moment and only discover who to thank for gifts when they are unwrapped, one of the best Secret Santa Gift Tag ideas is the insertion of the clue into the inscription. Your message may refer to the gift as the major clue letting the recipient know they can figure out who their Secret Santa is by looking at their present, mention an inside joke you and the other person share or remind them about a funny situation that will point out to you being Secret Santa, or contain a word riddle they are supposed to solve and understand who the gift giver is.
3. You cannot go wrong in case your gift tag functions as a greeting card - moreover, this way, you are saving money! Address the gift recipient by their name or nickname, wish them Merry Christmas and happy holidays, bring up their accomplishments of the last year you are impressed with, and express your hopes for the next year filled with luck, prosperity, and happiness.

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

• Secret Santa Cards;
• Secret Santa Questionnaire;
• Christmas List Template.