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6 Last Minute Secret Santa Gifts to Get Your Friends

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Waterloo chapter.

With the end of the term approaching, it may be too hectic and busy for you to travel to the mall only to spend a couple of hours endlessly searching for potential Secret Santa gifts for your friends. Well, you don’t have to! Here are six last minute gifts you can get your friends for Secret Santa that are quick to get and simple, yet thoughtful. The best thing is that you just have to make a quick stop at the mall or shop online for these with no hassle!

 

1. Chocolates

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No one can say no to chocolates, especially if you pick out their favourite kind. Find the perfect chocolate box, chocolate bar, or even a chocolate Santa from a candy store. This is an easy gift that you can find at your local convenience store, which anyone will munch on during the festive holiday season.

 

2. Cute socks

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It’s getting colder, so what better way to gift someone than to give them warm socks? Find socks that add a touch to their personality or fashion sense, like knee-high socks for their winter outfit or pug sucks! If they enjoy cozying up in their beds by reading a book and drinking a warm cup of tea or coffee, reading socks will add a nice touch to their relaxing atmosphere.

 

3. Notebooks

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Notebooks are a necessity in everyone’s backpack. A writing prompt notebook is a good stress reliever and the perfect creative outlet for your friend whereas a lined notebook with a pretty cover can motivate your friend to use it as a bullet journal, diary, daily planner, or exercise book for their classes. It’s a win-win situation when you get them such a multipurpose item!

 

4. Scarves

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Thick scarves are a necessity during the wintertime for both warmth and fashion. Personalize their scarves according to their fashion sense, be it minimalist, floral, or a knit-pattern. Plaid scarves, infinity scarves, and frayed scarves are always a good choice.

 

5. Mittens

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Another practical gift you can get someone are mittens to brave the cold and trek to school. Though your friend may already have gloves or mittens of their own, having a variation allows them to switch up what they wear on a daily basis.

 

6. A gag gift

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Stuck on what to get them? That’s not a problem. If you have any inner jokes with your friends that remind you of a good memory, buy a gag gift that relates to that and attach a note for them to understand the joke. The both of you will surely get a laugh out of that!

 

As we scramble to do some last-minute Christmas shopping during the most wonderful yet busiest time of the year, don’t stress on giving your friend the perfect Secret Santa gift. Just remember that your friends will appreciate anything you get them – it’s the thought and love that counts!

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Jamie Su

Waterloo

Jamie is a passionate dog lover studying Honours Arts at the University of Waterloo. As an INFP, Jamie finds comfort in writing, reading, and a good cup of tea.
Stephanie is a University of Waterloo alumni. In her spare time, she loves filming and creating YouTube videos. Check out her YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Bizzarosmeszaros