Secret santa gift ideas

Looking for a Secret Santa gift idea that’s a change from the usual mug or last-minute candle? At Zèta, we’ve selected little gifts sure to delight!

From colourful socks to heavyweight cotton T-shirts, our selection makes it easy to find a Secret Santa gift for a colleague, friend or family member, whatever your budget.

Accessories, some of which are made from recycled or repurposed materials. For more inspiration, explore all our Christmas gift ideas.

Secret Santa gift ideas for every budget

You don’t need to spend a lot to find a great gift. For a Secret Santa gift under €20 or €50, we’ve put together some affordable gift ideas!

Recycled socks, laces to personalise a pair of trainers or a T-shirt that fits just right: choose whatever suits the person best.

What Secret Santa gift should you give a colleague?

Recycled socks are a reliable gift for a colleague, especially if you don’t know their tastes very well yet. And if their trainers could do with a refresh, why not give them a pair of colourful laces to personalise them? A small touch that makes all the difference, without needing to know their wardrobe inside out.

If you’re a little closer to your colleague, a T-shirt can make a more personal Christmas gift.

What Secret Santa gift should you choose for a man or a woman?

Drawn the name of a man or woman and have absolutely no idea what to choose? Don’t worry.

For a Secret Santa gift for a man, think about his personality rather than his dress sense: does he appreciate beautiful things, keep active, love sport or prefer practical gifts? For a Secret Santa gift for a woman, the same idea applies: think about her habits, what she likes and what would genuinely make her happy.

The beauty of Secret Santa is finding a little something that suits the person, rather than searching for the perfect gift. And if you’re buying for a man, you’ll find more Christmas gift ideas for men in our dedicated selection.

More responsible gifts

At Zèta, we believe that even a small Secret Santa gift can be chosen with care. That’s why we favour recycled and repurposed materials for our accessories, in the same spirit as our vegan shoes, handmade in Portugal.

The idea is simple: give something lovely and useful, while knowing a little more about where the gift under the tree came from. Even on a small budget, you can choose a thoughtful gift with a story behind it.

Secret Santa FAQs

What Secret Santa gifts can you buy for under €20?

At Zèta, recycled socks make a Secret Santa gift for under €20. A useful little present that’s easy to give, even when you don’t know the person well!

What’s the usual budget for Secret Santa?

There’s no universal budget for Secret Santa: what matters is the amount agreed at the start. Whether you’re exchanging gifts with colleagues, friends or family, setting a limit lets everyone join in without wondering how much to spend! And with a budget of under €20 or under €50, you can find a Secret Santa gift they’ll love without resorting to a novelty item.

What Secret Santa gift should you give a colleague?

For a colleague, choose an easy-to-give accessory such as socks or a pair of laces. If you know their tastes better, a T-shirt could also make a good Christmas gift for them.