The commencement of the holiday season often means the lengthening of to-do lists. Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends, family or co-workers, can be a fun way to get in the holiday spirit. Secret Santa exchanges — where participants are assigned a gift recipient and tasked with finding them a perfect present within a price limit — sometimes mean that those in friend groups are paired with “frenemies,

Secret Santa gift exchanges can feel like a lot of pressure. You want whoever you are buying a gift for to end up feeling pumped that you drew their name, not let down. After all, you’re the only one in the group they’re getting a gift from!

I f you find that the trickiest person to buy for on your Christmas list each year is your Secret Santa, you're not the only one. From the often rather strict budget to the fact t

"Looking for budget-friendly Secret Santa ideas? From $10 mystery Squishmallows to $30 Lego flower sets, this guide has affordable and creative gift options to spread holiday cheer without overspending.