Secret Santa is by far the best type of secret. Who doesn’t love the old-fashioned surprises you end up getting from an anonymous co-worker (only to probably find out who they are eventually). But secret Santas conventionally require warm gatherings. And social distancing is still a part of our daily life since the novel coronavirus is emerging in new waves in Egypt and around the world. Yet, this shouldn’t stop you from having a safe and online secret Santa draw at work, or anywhere. Here’s our guide to doing so, coupled with innovative ideas for gifts that will make those who receive them and others in need happier. All you need is Wi-Fi and a Christmas spirit!
How to do an Online Secret Santa
First: Fill in a Google Sheet
Create a google sheet with every name in your team. You don’t have to be a manager to propose it, be proactive! Ask your team’s members or the company’s employees to fill in their information. This includes their name, phone number, email, and address.
Second: Draw Names Together Online
Use an online name-drawing tool. All you have to do is pick one (we recommend drawnames.com) send invitations to the team members of the date and time in which you are going to draw the names so you can all draw at the same time. Each member will get one name as usual.
Third: Send the Gift
Whether you’ll pick an online gift to send to your co-worker (you can find brilliant suggestions for those below) or an actual gift from an online shop. Send it to your co-workers, and voila!
Here are some meaningful gift ideas that serve a cause, help those in need, and make this Christmas a kinder one…
Meaningful Online Gift Ideas That Lend a Hand To Those in Need
Neya’s Christmas Cards
If you buy this year’s Neya’s Christmas cards, you will help them provide blankets for the underprivileged people of Fayoum while getting really get cool designs for your teammates.
Doodle Factory
Get them something artsy from Doodle Factory, and with every purchase, Doodle Factory will donate money to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation. A win-win situation for all!
Upfuse
Buy them anything from Upfuse and not only will you be saving the environment since the products are made from up-cycled material but you’ll also be supporting underprivileged Egyptian local workers in the ‘Zabaleen’ district.
I Make This
This one is for the ladies; an incredible Facebook group that’s full of women showcasing their small businesses and services. By purchasing a Christmas gift from ‘I Make This’, you’ll be supporting small businesses owned by women. You can find everything jewelry, arts and crafts, baked goods, and home accessories.
