The Oliver Bonas Guide To Secret Santa Gifts

The ultimate guide to giving your office the perfect Christmas

Secret Santa in the office

Secret Santa is a great game to play in the office that gets everyone in the

Christmas spirit.

But what happens if you get manage to get stuck with buying a gift for the boss,

or the new intern?

This gift guide will help you through all the do’s and don’ts of Secret Santa to

ensure you Secret Santa goes without a hitch.

Important things to remember when playing Secret Santa

Remember, it’s a secret! Once you’ve picked your secret Santa don’t tell anyone! Although you might be totally stuck for ideas you could ruin the whole thing trying to get some help off colleagues.

Stick to your budgetTry to hit your budget dead on, you don’t want to spend over the odds or come in under budget. If your main gift does come under budget then take a look at some cheap stocking fillers to bring yourself up to the designated spend amount.

Gifts For The BossGetting a Christmas gift for your boss is always tricky but if you follow these simple rules then you’re sure to impress your employer with the perfect secret Santa gift.

Books – Getting your boss a book for Christmas always goes down well, whether they’re into cooking, art, design, or novels, there are a number of books that come out at Christmas time that suit any hobby or pass time to inspire your boss

Novelty Items – Even your boss has a sense of humour, so why not get him or her a novelty mug or you to get a giggle out of the office.

Gifts For The Home - Get your boss something nice to take home to their families. A picture frame, hot water bottle or a bottle opener are all great ideas for your bosses to take home and share with their loved ones.

Gifts For HerWhen buying secret Santa gifts for your female colleagues, the important thing to remember is not to overthink things.

Accessories - Often the best presents are the simplest, so stick to simple colours and shapes and look at accessories, things that could be added to outfits such as a pair of gloves, a scarf or jewellery.

Keep It Simple - If all else fails, go back to basics, a luxurious selection of beauty products or a beautiful picture frame will be sure to impress all the women in the office.

Gifts For HimGetting the right secret Santa gift for men can always be a challenge, depending on what kind of bloke he is you have a number of different options.

Desk Toys – Get him something fun for the top of his desk, or a novelty item to keep him entertained during his lunch hour.

Grooming Kits – Ensure the office facial hair stays under control with a gentleman's grooming kit.

Books – Cookery books, cocktail mixing menus and men’s guide books are sure to please him this Christmas.

Gifts For The InternWelcome the new guy or girl into the office by getting them the perfect Secret Santa gift to settle them into the office

For Him – Art books and popculture hard backs are always a hit with the male intern.Get them inspired with a pieceof popular culture or just something quirky for them to have on their desk.

For Her – Think about Accessories such as a super cute satchel case for her ipad, or a beanie to keep herhead warm on the way to work.

Mugs –Get the intern in on the tea run with their very own office mug.

Things To Remember:Don’t worry too much about what you’re getting your workmates for their secret santa gifts , just have fun shopping. Stick to your budget and to what you think they’d want for Christmas.

Don’t overthink it, just keep it simple and you can’t go wrong.

Also, remember to smile politely when you receive a knitted sweater, pair of socks, Filofax or new mouse mat. Because they’re just what you’ve always wanted…