About Elfster
Elfster is the premier online service for group gift exchanges of all kinds, with easy-to-use tools and guides that make gift-giving easy, fast, and fun. With quick sign-up, customizable settings, built-in shopping tools and an automated organization system, Elfster makes it easier than ever for communities to connect, communicate, and celebrate the spirit of giving.
Also called Pollyanna, Kris Kringle or Amigo Secreto, a Secret Santa gift exchange is a tradition in which members of a group are randomly assigned other members to whom they anonymously give a gift . It is a way of exchanging gifts that helps add a sense of surprise and anticipation while cutting down on stress and expenses.
Other gift exchange traditions include Secret Sister, Secret Pal, Secret Cupid and more. You can use Elfster to organize a craft swap, a postcard exchange, a virtual baby shower or a gift exchange for your next family reunion... The possibilities are endless!
Elfster brings the whole operation online, letting participants connect quickly and easily via a dedicated sign-up link, e-mailing list, or Facebook account. For free! Elfster’s suite of online tools include:
+ Three easy ways to add people to the exchange
+ Universal wishlists
+ Anonymous Q & A options
+ Gift guides with direct links to online shops
+ Facebook , Twitter , and Elfster blog updated with gift suggestions, news, and more Elfster helps with the logistics of determining who wants to participate, drawing names, and communicating the names that were drawn. All this is done while at the same time maintaining the secrecy of who drew whom. Check out the Organizer FAQ for more info.
Elfster helps you find the perfect gift for the person whose name you drew thanks to anonymous questions, wishlists, and group discussions. Check out the Participant FAQ for more info.
