The main thing is to guess the person!
If you know who your "ward" is, pay attention to his interests. But if you don't know anything about him, no problem! This is where the real creativity begins. The more unexpected, the better.
Packaging is the key to success.
Forget about boring boxes and banal ribbons! Imagine your colleague or friend receiving a gift wrapped in a newspaper with headlines like: "Secret Santa is revealed, but still joking!" Or in shiny foil, in which he sees his face and gets a little scared.
Turn on the humor.
Humor is the soul of the gift. Here are some ideas:
A mug with the inscription: "Coffee asks you to go back to bed."
T-shirt: "Santa is on vacation, so this is from me."
A mini-gift as a gift: a box with the inscription "Happiness in a box" and a mirror inside. Give emotions.
A gift does not necessarily have to be material. For example, a coupon for "One cup of tea from the best conversationalist in the office" or "The right to choose the music at the next party." This is a small thing, but it will be remembered for a long time.
Make a funny instruction.
Attach a note with funny instructions to any gift. For example, if you are giving a blanket: "Cover yourself, forget about everything and dream. Danger: increased coziness!"
A little magic.
Add something unusual to the gift. For example, a jar of glitter and the inscription: "Magic dust for the fulfillment of desires" or a candle with the aroma "Holidays are coming soon."
And remember: the main thing is the soul!
Your gift may be very simple, but if you put a piece of yourself into it, it will definitely be a success. Remember, Secret Santa is not only about gifts, but also about joy, laughter and a little magic. So go for it, create, please and surprise!