Secret Santa Questionnaire: 20 Questions for Coworkers and Friends

A Secret Santa questionnaire helps everyone buy a gift their person will actually love. Ask each player to fill it in before names are drawn, then share each answer sheet with their Secret Santa. Here are 20 questions that work for offices, schools and groups of friends.

20 Secret Santa questions

Favorite color
Favorite snack or candy
Favorite drink (coffee order, tea, soda...)
Favorite store or restaurant
Hobbies and interests
Favorite scent (candles, lotions...)
Favorite sports team
Something I collect
Something I always need more of at my desk
Allergies or things to avoid
Please do NOT get me
Gift style I like: practical, funny, cozy or sweet?
Favorite holiday treat
Favorite book, movie or show
Do you prefer experiences or things?
Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?
Favorite place to relax
Indoor or outdoor hobbies?
Anything you are collecting or saving for?

How to run Secret Santa at work

Set a clear budget and share it in writing.
Draw names at least a week before the party so there is time to shop.
Collect questionnaires before the draw and give each Santa their person's answers.
Keep gifts work friendly and avoid anything too personal.
Reveal gifts at the party with a game such as guess who, where everyone guesses their Santa before the reveal.

Games to play at your Secret Santa party

Make the exchange part of the fun with a coworker guessing game, Christmas icebreakers, would you rather questions or office superlatives such as most likely to wrap gifts at the last minute.

Get the printable pack

Our Office Christmas Party Games Pack includes a printable Secret Santa Wish List, a Christmas get to know you sheet for a Who Wrote It guessing game, 25 icebreakers, 20 would you rather questions and 20 most likely to superlatives, with PowerPoint slides and an online version.

Office Christmas Party Games Pack

Secret Santa wish list, coworker guessing game, icebreakers, would you rather and most likely to, printable and on screen.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I ask on a Secret Santa questionnaire?

Ask about favorite snacks, drinks, colors, hobbies, stores, allergies and anything they do not want, plus their coffee order and gift style.

What is a good Secret Santa budget at work?

Most offices choose 15 to 30 dollars, so everyone can take part comfortably.