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Although it is a popular tradition in much of the world, the origin of the Secret Santa is unknown. However, a well-accepted theory is that it emerged in Ancient Greece, during the Saturnalia festivities.
At these festivals, the Greeks used to give each other gifts. However, the gift was chosen at random, and the recipient did not know who had sent it. We currently have a different configuration than this. And did you know that we also no longer need to use paper to draw names for the game?
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Make your secret friend with these apps
Whether among family, friends and co-workers, hidden friends have become a popular activity, especially at the end of the year. However, something that has gone out of fashion in this game is having to use paper to draw each participant's name.
In addition to cluttering the environment, the paper used during fun is often not disposed of correctly after it is over. To solve these problems and make everything more fun, you can use apps. See now how this is possible with our list of applications in this category.
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Secret Santa: Secret Santa
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With “Secret Friend”, you will be able to draw the quickest draw in your game. In it, you can easily assign the names of participants through the app's draw, which makes your organization much easier.
You just need to create a group with at least 3 people who want to exchange small gifts with each other. Then, enter people's names into the app and let luck tell who took who. Furthermore, if you want, you can make your secret friend online without having to meet the participants in person. Just create groups and invite your friends to join.
Available for iOS and Android systems, on App Store It is Google Play.
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Secret Santa 22: Gift exchange
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Another secret friend app is Secret Santa 22. With it, you and the other participants in the game can organize the exchange of gifts. Therefore, you can use the platform to create a group, informing the gift delivery date and the fixed budget.
In the app, you can add people by email or simply share the group link with them in the main messengers. Once everyone is in the group, just press the Secret Santa 22 button and everyone will receive a notification with the results.
Available for iOS and Android systems, on App Store It is Google Play.
Elfster: The Secret Santa App
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Elfster is another fun app where you and your friends exchange the best gifts for your secret friend. Here, you can easily create shareable wish lists. Additionally, you can define exclusions and restrictions before drawing the names of participants.
It is worth highlighting the fact that the platform offers you a wish list that can be shared with other people. Therefore, if you are doing this activity in your company, for example, you can show your staff secret Santa gift ideas for co-workers. This will help those who are indecisive when choosing what to buy.
Available for iOS and Android systems, on App Store It is Google Play.
Simple Secret Santa Generator
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The Simple Secret Santa Generator is another way for you to save paper and make the Secret Santa draw in a simple way. The app allows the creation of a wish list where participants can enter what they want to win. To add people to the game, just enter their email or phone number so that they can receive the details of who they are going to give a gift to.
But if there are many people interested in participating in the secret friend you are organizing, don't worry that you need to enter their names one by one. This is because Simple Secret Santa Generator allows you to import lists with emails and contact numbers to make the registration process simpler.
Available for iOS and Android systems, on App Store It is Google Play.
Santa's Secret Service
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With Santa's Secret Service, you can send Secret Santa invitations to your co-workers or family, allowing them to participate in the game with you. Just create a group and add each participant's name and email, and the app will take care of the rest.
However, it should be noted that this application has a paid plan. In the free package, you can only create a group with a maximum of five people. In the premium plan, which costs US$0.99 per year, you have access to unlimited groups, in addition to being able to resend emails as many times as you need.
Available for iOS system, on App Store.
It's draw time
No more wasting paper around. Use one of the apps on our list to enjoy quick and personalized draws. Not only do they simplify the selection process, but they also offer additional features like shareable wish lists and automatic notifications.
Make a Secret Santa in style by adding a modern, practical twist to this beloved tradition.
