10 regalos originales para el amigo invisible

10 original gifts for Secret Santa

With December comes business lunches and dinners, with friends, and also with family. Christmas decorations arrive, along with nougat and mantecados, and yes, Secret Santa gifts arrive too.

This tradition, loved by many and less so by others, always manages to bring a smile to our faces. This year, break away from the ordinary and opt for fun gifts. Original gifts that everyone at the gathering will love and that will become the best gift this year.

1. Socks that don't look like socks

It all depends on your budget, but if there's one thing about socks, besides being one of the most common Christmas gifts, it's that they're affordable. Maybe we're not so keen on the idea of being common, but what if we could find fun socks with even more fun designs?

There are tons of options to choose from, from socks that simulate a tray of sushi or nigiri to those that fold up into a hamburger, even featuring packaging similar to what a takeaway would have. A simple, affordable, and very fun gift.

2. A different bonsai

We can suggest that the person we're giving a Secret Santa gift to take care of a plant this year—and no, it's not just any ordinary plant, it's a bonsai, no less. This could be a fairly traditional gift, but we can go a step further. We can find kits for planting your own bonsai. A challenge, no doubt; these cute little trees are delicate to care for, but they also require special care when planting them. Without a doubt, an ideal gift for plant lovers.

3. The fun world of t-shirts

We can't deny that there's a huge market for super-fun t-shirts these days. They come in all kinds and for all tastes. This gift can be very interesting if we know the person we're giving it to well. There's always a quote or fictional character we can choose to give as a t-shirt, and it's still an affordable gift.

4. Comfortable flip-flops

You probably have a friend who loves water sports, surfing, going to the pool, enjoying the beach, or simply likes to take care of their feet and be comfortable in the summer. In those cases, the perfect pair of shoes will be the best and most original gift you could give them. Of course, look for comfortable and stylish flip-flops, like Surippa's, which have become a very interesting choice for comfortable flip-flops not only for the beach or the pool but also for everyday use.

5. Grow your own herbs

It doesn't matter if that person loves pizza, spicy food, mojitos, or even burgers. You'll find herb kits for all tastes. Try gifting one with basil, mint, spearmint, parsley, cilantro, thyme, oregano, or rosemary seeds.

6. Fun card game

We've reached the most playful part of this list of possible gifts. Games are still in fashion. Plus, we're experiencing a true explosion of fun card games. We can find options that are also perfect for getting all our friends together, with questions about ourselves, risky questions about our relationships, or simply questions to get to know each other better.

7. Brew your own beer

If you also have a friend who's a beer lover, things are much simpler; kits for making your own beer at home have been available for some time now.

Choose convenient options, such as those that include a fermenting keg and a pressure regulator so you can taste it later. Also, don't forget to choose that person's favorite beer.

8. World maps

The pandemic forced us to stay home a lot, and now all we want to do is travel and enjoy the world. A world map with a pin or photo for each of our trips can be a perfect gift that will also decorate any room.

9. Personalized gifts

Personalized gifts are another option that can also be very popular. The great thing about this is that we can choose from a wide variety of options, from mugs, keychains, t-shirts, or even stationery. We can personalize them however we like, with phrases, names, or even drawings we want to print.

10. Classics that never die

We're talking about original gifts, but we can also turn to timeless classics. A bottle of wine can be an excellent choice when it comes to wine lovers. We can also opt for cologne, music, or movies. However, keep in mind that the success of these types of traditional gifts will depend greatly on how well we know the person. There are always options, like the ones we suggested above, that could bring a smile to anyone's face and will also ensure everyone present has a pleasant time.