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5 Gifts You Didn’t Know You Needed This Christmas

Sam Watanuki

Holiday shopping can add a bit of pressure when it comes to finding something thoughtful, creative, and practical—all while staying within budget and avoiding the chaos of crowded stores. This year, let’s flip the script! [read more]

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The Joy of Running an Ugly Sweater Gift Exchange

Sam Watanuki
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Black Friday Beauty Deals from florence by mills

Meghan L

Give your holiday Wishlist a glow-up with Black Friday deals from florence by mills, an eco-friendly beauty brand that’s focused on YOU. Affordable, vegan, and cruelty-free beauty, you’ll love this make-up started by Gen-Z! 💄 [read more]

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Top 10 Secret Santa Themes for 2024 – Gift Exchange Theme Ideas

Sam Watanuki
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Popular Secret Santa Exclusions – Couples, Kids, and More

Sam Watanuki
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Secret Snowflake Gift Exchange – Ideas & Game Rules

Sam Watanuki
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A Christmas Gift Exchange Worth Playing – Games & Gift Ideas

Sam Watanuki

Are you ready to shake up your usual Christmas gift exchange with some festive fun that everyone will be talking about until next December? Let Elfster, home of the world’s #1 Secret Santa app, guide [read more]

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Learn How To Play Dirty Santa – A Twist on White Elephant

Sam Watanuki
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How to Play Yankee Swap – Rules & Gift Ideas

Sam Watanuki
7 Delightful Christmas Gifts For Grandma To Fill Her Heart With Joy
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7 Delightful Christmas Gifts For Grandma To Fill Her Heart With Joy

Kymber Heinze
Rolling In Festive Fun: A Complete Guide To Hosting A Christmas Dice Game Gift Exchange
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Rolling In Festive Fun: A Complete Guide To Hosting A Christmas Dice Game Gift Exchange

Kymber Heinze

Are you looking for a unique and exciting way to exchange gifts this Christmas? A Christmas dice game gift exchange might be just what you need! This festive game adds a touch of excitement and [read more]

How To Play A Christmas Sock Exchange Game
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How To Play A Christmas Sock Exchange Game

Kymber Heinze
How To Give The Best Christmas Toast Ever
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How To Give The Best Christmas Toast Ever

Kymber Heinze

‘Tis the season to spread joy and celebrate with loved ones, and what better way to do so than with a heartfelt Christmas toast? Whether you’re gathered around the tree, sitting down for a festive [read more]

5 Christmas Exchange Gift Ideas For A Joyful Holiday
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5 Christmas Exchange Gift Ideas For A Joyful Holiday

Kymber Heinze
4 Fun Christmas Exchange Games To Play This Holiday
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4 Fun Christmas Exchange Games To Play This Holiday

Kymber Heinze

The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and spreading joy. One of the most anticipated traditions during this time is to exchange gifts. While the act of giving and receiving presents is heartwarming [read more]

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Oh Ship! Gift Subscriptions to Save the Holiday

Meghan L

Don’t let shipping delays dampen your holiday fun this year. Elfster’s Subscription Box Gift Guide has you in the clear! There’s something for everyone on your list — even the hard-to-gift! Below are some of [read more]

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Elfster, Toys for Tots, and You: Making Holiday Dreams Come True

Meghan L

Every kid delights in Christmas morning surprises wrapped in colorful paper and tied with a bow, under the fragrant bough of an evergreen tree delicately laced with sparkling garlands. How to Get in on the [read more]

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Cookie Exchange Raises the Bar on Holiday Baking

Meghan L

Here at Elfster, we consider ourselves experts on pretty much “all things holiday” — we are elves after all! Picking the perfect presents, keeping tabs on Santa’s nice & naughty lists and helping your holidays [read more]

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Don’t Let Distance Deter You From Celebrating the Holidays

Garmen C

Event planning is my happy place. In fact, when my husband tried to throw me a birthday party for a milestone age that shall not be mentioned, I couldn’t let him. Well, actually I tried [read more]

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7 Great Secret Santa Gifts for the Boss

Brian B

All right—Secret Santa time at the office! You’ve entered your name in the Secret Santa generator and are ready to see who you’re paired with this year. Will it be your friend in accounting? Your [read more]

Secret Santa is a fun Christmas party game for high school students to play.
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What are the Best Christmas Party Games for High School Students?

Brian B

Being a teenager means living in a strange middle ground between childhood and adulthood. That manifests in a lot of ways, but it’s especially acute around Christmas. You’re a little too old for the childhood [read more]

Secret Santa is one of the best games to play at Christmas.
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Fun Games to Play at Christmas with the Whole Family

Brian B

Last Christmas, I got together with my wife’s family. It was a great Christmas. One night, though, someone suggested we play a game, and some of the younger attendees immediately declared, “Cards Against Humanity!” Now, [read more]

Enjoy these Christmas games to play with large groups this holiday season.
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8 Crowd-Pleasing Christmas Games to Play with Large Groups

Brian B

When we throw parties, I want to make sure that everyone is having a good time at all times. So, I rotate between rooms and ping back-and-forth between groups. It’s pretty hard to keep up [read more]

Christmas games for a dinner party make the whole event more festive.
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Dinner Party Christmas Games for a Holly Jolly Good Time

Brian B

If there’s one thing my wife and I love, it’s hosting a dinner party around Christmas. We enjoy gathering loved ones around us during some of the longest and darkest nights of the year, bringing [read more]

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