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When social distancing swept over the world, taking us away from our normal lives, a strange paradox took shape. We began to connect more than ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I now have weekly video calls with friends and family that I could easily go months without talking to before. We have a Sunday Zoom dinner with my wife\u2019s parents. People are even\u2026 talking on the phone! This doesn\u2019t negate the anxiety we all feel, but it does go to show that we are, and have always been, social creatures. We need that connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to foster that connection is through the exchange of gifts. When you have a gift exchange, you\u2019re forging bonds\u2014really fun and happy bonds that come with laughter and presents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, it\u2019s easy to run a gift exchange from home during social distancing. It can be for a birthday, a holiday… or just because it makes us happy. And these days, that\u2019s no small thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Run a Gift Exchange From Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It used to be that running a gift exchange from home was nearly impossible. You could do it with immediate family, possibly, but only if you already had all the gifts with you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, though, it\u2019s easy. From assigning names to getting gifts, it can be done with people all over the world, all from the comfort of your home. Here\u2019s how: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 1: The Set-Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, assemble a group of people who want to play. This can be family, friends, coworkers, etc. The more the merrier. (Though remember that too many people can make for a chaotic exchange. Still, some people love the din and clatter of loving chaos.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing is to make sure people can commit to a date and time (I almost typed \u201cplace\u201d out of habit, but that isn\u2019t relevant!). After all, if not everyone makes the exchange, it isn\u2019t as much fun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have that all set up, it\u2019s time to play. Start by finding a free Secret Santa generator<\/a>, with an emphasis on \u201cfree\u201d. When you have that generator, you can enter people\u2019s names and email addresses. This is when you can set up exclusion lists, such as no spouses, parents\/children, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once it\u2019s all set up, you can draw names randomly<\/a>. Or, rather, the system will. It makes sure that no exclusion lists are crossed and that every person is matched with someone else. After that, it emails everyone to let them know who they\u2019re buying for. Then the game really<\/em> begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL DISTANCING GIFT EXCHANGE TIP #1<\/strong>: Make sure that everyone agrees on the video conferencing system you\u2019ll use and that you have it set up for at least an hour. You don\u2019t want to get to the day of and realize that someone can\u2019t join. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 2: Shopping and Buying<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone needs to make a wish list for their Secret Santa, which is really easy with the right generator. You can start your wish list<\/a> online, shopping from multiple stores and compiling it all in one location. All you have to do is click on an item you want, and it\u2019s on the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not sure what you want? No problem! It\u2019s easy to create a wish list online<\/a>, even for those of us who are terminally indecisive. You can b<\/a>rowse gift ideas<\/a> from online gift guides and go from there. You can also filter by categories like price (perfect if you\u2019re setting a gift budget<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as a Secret Santa, you have access to your giftee\u2019s list. You also have ways of communicating with them through the platform, anonymously. You can ask them questions to focus in on what they want… or just goof around. It\u2019s up to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to buy, all you have to do is click on an item on their list, purchase it, and ship it to the home of your recipient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL DISTANCING GIFT EXCHANGE TIP #2:<\/strong> When sending someone the gift, put \u201cSecret Santa\u201d in the addressee label. So, you’ll be sending it to John \u201cSecret Santa\u201d Smith. That\u2019s their cue to not open it until the designated time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOCIAL DISTANCING GIFT EXCHANGE TIP #3<\/strong>: Set a deadline for shipping gifts to make sure they all arrive on time. Give it at least a week, if not 10 days. These are unpredictable times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part 3: The Big Exchange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Okay, so everyone\u2019s made a list. Everyone has pondered their giftee\u2019s list, analyzed their hopes and dreams, and sent the perfect gift. Everyone has their package at home. It\u2019s time for the actual exchange! Here\u2019s what to do: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Make sure you have Zoom\/Hangout\/Facetime\/whatever set up and that everyone has access to it (see tip #1).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Don\u2019t feel you have to rush right in. There are a lot of fun icebreaker games<\/a> you can play to make it feel more like a party. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Randomly draw names or set up an order and have people open their gifts, show them on camera, and guess who gave it to them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Limit to three guesses to keep things going.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Employ any and all silly filters to be ridiculous.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    SOCIAL DISTANCING GIFT EXCHANGE TIP #4<\/strong>: Enjoy every moment with the people you love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Something Beautiful, Something Close<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    See, the thing is, except for being online, there\u2019s really no difference during the exchange. If you had an in-person party, you\u2019d have games beforehand. You\u2019d talk and laugh. You\u2019d ask how everyone is doing, how work is, how the family is, how they\u2019ve been feeling. You\u2019d catch up. You\u2019d care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Maybe the difference is we all care a little more. We all remember why we\u2019re friends and how much family means. We all know that this small talk isn\u2019t small; it\u2019s a way to connect and to learn. We ask,\u201cHow are you?\u201d and truly want to know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We\u2019re distant physically, but we can be close emotionally. We can be closer than we had thought possible. A gift exchange is just one way of bringing us together and reminding us that nothing can truly keep us apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To run a gift exchange at home as a way to socialize during social distancing, use a free <\/em><\/strong>Secret Santa generator<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. With <\/em><\/strong>Elfster<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, you can pair people up, shop for gifts, and <\/em><\/strong>start a Wish List<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. It can be done online or from an <\/em><\/strong>iPhone app<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or <\/em><\/strong>Android app<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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