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Playing dirty? Perhaps. Totally worth it? Oh, yeah!<\/h4>\n

So you think Secret Santa<\/a> is just a quaint little yuletide pastime, something akin to fireside chats and a merry jaunt around the mall in a tiny Victorian train? Don\u2019t fall into the trap, folks.<\/p>\n

Secret Santa is, and always will be, a GAME. That\u2019s right, a GAME. And in games, as in life, there are winners and there are losers in this game of strategy.<\/p>\n

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Develop a Secret Santa Strategy to keep your giftee guessing. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Kira auf der Heide<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Riddle:<\/h4>\n

At the end of your yearly gift exchange, if you haven\u2019t blindsided your lucky recipient with a mental sucker punch of mistaken identity, did you really Secret Santa at all? The answer is a definite nope<\/i>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because it isn\u2019t about the gift. It\u2019s the rosy glow of bragging rights we\u2019re really talking about here. The one that declares you mastermind of merriment\u2026 or at least the co-worker with the most free-time on their hands<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And here\u2019s a chilling truth bomb to turn your eggnog to ice: Your recipient will be just as ruthlessly playing the game, too. They\u2019ll be amateur-sleuthing their way to exposing your identity and guessing exactly what you got them, stealing your thunder and sapping the joy right out of the big reveal. (It\u2019s serious business, this Secret Santa thing.)<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re riled-up and ready to play Secret Santa like you mean it, read on. Here are ten helpful tactics to keep you in the game:<\/p>\n

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Don’t let the cat out of the bag — keep it anonymous! | Image courtesy Etsy seller Hartzstrings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ask all the wrong questions<\/h4>\n

You already know your giftee is an Air Supply superfan \u2013 they\u2019ve told you a million times. So take advantage of Elfster\u2019s anonymous Q&A<\/a> feature to play dumb and plant a seed of doubt. A simple, \u201cWhat\u2019s your favorite band?\u201d can really get the ruse rolling.   <\/p>\n

Harness the power of penmanship<\/h4>\n

Have someone else write the memo attached to your gift. If your recipient is really playing hardball (and we have to assume they will be), they\u2019ll likely enlist the services of a graphologist to decipher your handwriting. Not falling for it.<\/p>\n

Try a little wrap artistry<\/h4>\n

Disguising your gift in an unexpected package is your last line of defense against an educated guess. So slap that tear-off cat calendar in a guitar case and call it a day. Now, if you can\u2019t wrap your own gift, or if your exchange is completely virtual, you can still get creative by improvising on the \u201csender\u201d line of your gift message or package. Voila! Air of mystery maintained.<\/p>\n

Choose your words wisely<\/h4>\n

Patterns of speech and preferred colloquialisms are unique to every individual. (Detective Work 101, guys.) So forgo your usual turns of phrase when communicating with your beneficiary, and opt for more colorful language instead. You can run your correspondence through a fun translator like this one<\/a> if you want to get cryptic.  <\/p>\n

Make strategic gift suggestions<\/h4>\n

We know! Like those decorative pink eyelashes for the front of their car! Because who in their right mind would do such a thing?<\/p>\n

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Throw your coworkers off the trail with some carefully played mind games. | Image courtesy Pexels user Helena Lopes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Play good old-fashioned mind games<\/h4>\n

Approach your giftee and say, \u201cHey So-and-So. Hate to break it to you, but I\u2019m totally<\/i> your Secret Santa.\u201d Give an exaggerated wink and then coolly walk away.  <\/p>\n

Keep playing those mind games<\/h4>\n

Ask someone else leading questions within earshot of your real recipient. This one\u2019s a twofer, because you\u2019ll really<\/i> baffle the person you just grilled for two and a half hours!<\/p>\n

You guessed it: More mind games<\/h4>\n

Doodle in your notebook \u201cGift Ideas for [Anyone Who Is Not Your Recipient].\u201d When your actual giftee sees it carelessly lying open on your desk, be sure to dramatically fumble around as if you\u2019ve been caught red-handed. Mutter something about boundaries and respecting one\u2019s privacy.<\/p>\n

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Post a pic on social media to trick your secret elf. | Image courtesy Unsplash user Jim Kalligas<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Make it a social affair!<\/h4>\n

Share a picture of a beautifully wrapped present on social media, and broadcast something to the effect of: \u201cMy Secret Santa is going to love this!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

But spoiler alert: It isn\u2019t your real present. When your recipient sees their actual gift wrapped completely differently than the item depicted, they\u2019ll consider the totality of evidence and safely rule you out.<\/p>\n

And in case of emergency, break glass:<\/h4>\n

If the jig is up and your Secret Santa status compromised, now would be a good time to reveal that you\u2019re not actually you<\/i> after all. You\u2019re, in fact, a secret twin that no one has heard ever about! Click your heels, laugh maniacally and crash-exit through the nearest window, never to be seen again.<\/p>\n

Whether or not all the trouble is worth it\u2026 Trust us, you will have won<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Connect with friends on Elfster to be a sneaky Secret Santa, and if you need some gift giving ideas, take a look at <\/i><\/b>Elfster\u2019s Gift Guides.<\/i><\/b><\/a> Elfster\u2019s <\/i><\/b>Facebook page<\/i><\/b><\/a> is also sure to offer some great tips as well. You can also follow Elfster on Twitter <\/i><\/b>@Elfster<\/i><\/b><\/a> and on Instagram <\/i><\/b>@Elfster<\/i><\/b><\/a>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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