{"id":11872,"date":"2020-03-26T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T12:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=11872"},"modified":"2023-02-21T12:50:55","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T17:50:55","slug":"a-guide-to-secret-santas-for-teens-elf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/26\/a-guide-to-secret-santas-for-teens-elf\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Secret Santas for Teens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_1289387452.jpg\" alt=\"Secret Santas for teens can be a great way to celebrate.\" class=\"wp-image-11873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_1289387452.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_1289387452-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_1289387452-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/shutterstock_1289387452-405x270.jpg 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning a party? They can get boring if you don\u2019t have a theme or any games. Have you ever had a Secret Santa gift swap? They\u2019re <em>a lot<\/em> of fun and a great way to get people into a party mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding a Secret Santa for teens is easy to plan, doesn\u2019t have to mean buying expensive gifts, and can be organized right from your phone. Whether you\u2019re the one planning the party for your friends or if you\u2019re a parent looking for ideas your teen will love, a gift exchange can take your party from just good to Gucci.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose a Secret Santa for Teens?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re throwing a party, it can be hard to think of ideas everyone can get into. And if you\u2019re throwing a party for your teenager, it\u2019s even harder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a gift exchange is sure to be a hit. After all, who doesn\u2019t like getting presents? What makes it even better is that you don\u2019t have to wait for holidays or birthdays, as <a href=\"\/blog\/2018\/03\/12\/how-to-play-secret-santa-year-round-gift-swap-ideas-for-every-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">you can have a secret Santa gift exchange any time<\/a>. Sure, \u201cSanta\u201d is in the name, but the secret is <em>not<\/em> to wait until Christmas. The fact that it\u2019s a party with your friends is what makes the occasion special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a present isn\u2019t the only fun part; so is giving one. There\u2019s something wonderful about taking the time to be thoughtful toward a friend. The act of giving deepens your friendship and shows how much you really care. Not to mention, having a secret is always fun, and you\u2019ll enjoy keeping your gift recipient guessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrate Whenever it Feels Right<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no rule that says when you can or cannot hold a Secret Santa for teens. Instead, have one whenever the time feels right, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Group birthdays:<\/strong> Do two or more people in your friend group have birthdays that are close together? You can have a <a href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/07\/how-to-make-a-birthday-wish-list-online-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">gift exchange to celebrate everyone\u2019s birthday<\/a> at once. This is helpful if you don\u2019t have the cash to buy several gifts. And everyone goes home with a present, not just the birthday boy or girl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduations\/end of year parties: <\/strong>A gift exchange is a great way to celebrate graduation or to celebrate getting through another school year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Back to school: <\/strong>Buying new clothes for school is fun, but no one wants summer to end. Make going back to school more fun by having a gift exchange party. Because you\u2019ll know you\u2019re starting a new year with friends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Let\u2019s party:<\/strong> Sometimes you just wanna have a party. Maybe there\u2019s an open crib or you\u2019re just sick of being serious all the time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do You Organize a Secret Santa for Teens?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the best news of all: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/blog\/2020\/03\/10\/how-to-use-a-draw-names-from-a-hat-app-for-your-next-gift-exchange-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\">there\u2019s an app for that<\/a>. You can use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">online Secret Santa generator<\/a> that will organize the whole exchange for you. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have everyone sign up with the Secret Santa generator.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a gift exchange event and add details, such as the deadline and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/blog\/2020\/01\/21\/how-to-host-secret-santa-on-a-budget-elf\/\" target=\"_blank\">price limit<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everyone <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">makes a wish list<\/a>, choosing items they\u2019d like to receive as gifts. If you\u2019re stumped on what to ask for, you can browse <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/shop\/gift-guides\/381\/\" target=\"_blank\">gift ideas for teens<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app or website will automatically assign everyone a gift partner and notify all participants.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy your gift partner their present! You can buy directly from their wish list, making shopping easy. And if you have any questions, you can ask them anonymously through the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Party time!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part about using such a service is that you\u2019ll always get your friends gifts they want. Even if they\u2019re hard to shop for, you can be sure your friend will love their gift; because they chose it for themself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Live Your Best Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why party if it\u2019s not extra? Don\u2019t have a boring party where no one has anything to do or talk about. Have a gift exchange. It will get everyone involved and bring your friends closer together\u2014because nothing deepens friendships more than trading thoughtful gifts. Years from now when you look back, you\u2019ll see it\u2019s not <em>just<\/em> about the gifts; it\u2019s about the memories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/\"><strong><em>Elfster<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> makes it simple to throw a Secret Santa for teens. Everyone can <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/auth\/register\/\"><strong><em>start a Wish List<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>and our <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elfster.com\/secret-santa-generator\/\"><strong><em>Secret Santa generator<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> will pair people up randomly. And Elfster has an <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/elfster-secret-santa-generator\/id751594890\"><strong><em>iPhone app<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> or <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.elfster.elfdroid\"><strong><em>Android app<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>so you can organize your gift exchange from your phone. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Are you planning a party? They can get boring if you don\u2019t have a theme or any games. Have you ever had a Secret Santa gift swap? 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