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Secret Santa: 12 Gift Ideas Under €40

The names have been drawn: you need a present for someone you may or may not know well, on a fixed budget. Don't worry: here are 12 Secret Santa gift ideas under €40 that are useful, lovely to receive and easy to adapt to almost anyone.

The essentials

Stick to the budget: it's the golden rule of Secret Santa.
Comfort and treats please almost everyone.
Avoid jokes that fall flat and anything too personal.
For slippers, size up if in doubt: size exchanges are free.

The rules of a great Secret Santa

The idea is simple: everyone draws a name and secretly buys that person a gift within a shared budget. For everyone to enjoy it, three rules matter: don't go over the agreed amount, pick something usable, and wrap it nicely. A thoughtful €35 present means more than a €40 gadget forgotten the next day.

If the group is large, think practical too: something easy to carry, with no batteries or set-up, that works just as well at the office as at home.

12 gift ideas under €40

1. Cosy slippers

The ultimate comfort gift, as welcome at the office as with family. The Merano slippers with a wide faux fur cuff are €34.99: a plush lining, soft vegan suede and a material that relaxes slightly to mould to the foot. Camel and grey are neutral choices almost everyone likes.

2. Buckle clogs for all year round

At €39.99, the Sienna clogs fit right into the budget. Closed toe, adjustable metal buckle, cushioned footbed: slip them on at home or for a quick trip outside. Available in sizes 36 to 47, they also work if you've drawn a man's name.

3. Slipper boots that go outdoors too

The Alba indoor-outdoor slipper boots (€39.99) have embroidered trim, a faux fur lining, a pull tab and a lug platform sole. They can be worn inside and out: ideal for someone who's always between the house and the garden. To understand the difference, read indoor or outdoor slippers.

Pair of camel Merano vegan suede slippers with a wide faux fur cuff, a gift idea under €40

4. A mug and good hot chocolate

A beautiful ceramic mug with a bag of artisan hot chocolate or marshmallows: simple, indulgent and useful at the office the very next day.

5. A scented candle

Choose a crowd-pleasing scent (wood, cotton, fig) rather than something very strong. A pretty jar makes all the difference.

6. A small throw

A soft fleece or knitted throw, sofa or desk size. Perfect for colleagues who are always cold by the window.

7. Warm socks

A set of thick wool-blend socks in plain colours or with a subtle winter pattern. The gift nobody ever buys for themselves.

8. A party game

A quick-to-explain card game for evenings with friends or lunch breaks. Even people who say they don't like games enjoy it.

9. A tea or coffee set

A selection of teas from around the world, Christmas infusions or roaster coffees: a gift that suits every taste.

10. A smart notebook

A hardback notebook and a nice pen: handy for lists, meeting notes or January resolutions.

11. An easy plant

A succulent or a small pothos in a colourful pot to brighten up a desk without needing any care.

12. A local treat hamper

Artisan jam, biscuits from your region, a small jar of honey: a gift that says something about where you live.

Our tips when you barely know the person

Keep colours neutral: camel, grey, black or beige go with everything.
Size without asking: look at their shoes, quietly ask a close colleague, or go for the most common size around you. Our styles are true to size: if in doubt, size up.
Add a card with a short note mentioning that size exchanges are free, as is delivery, with 60 days to change your mind.
Wrap it with care: plain paper, string and a sprig of fir are all you need.

Frequently asked questions

What budget should you set for Secret Santa?

Usually between €10 and €40, agreed in advance by the group. What matters is that everyone sticks to the same amount.

What do you give a colleague you don't know well?

Something cosy or a treat: slippers, a mug and hot chocolate, a throw, a candle. Avoid anything too personal or joke gifts that might make people uncomfortable.