# Is anyone interested in a Secret Santa this year 2025? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 12, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998 "2025-09-12T23:49:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/1 "2025-09-12T23:49:12Z")
It’s September already, if we are going to do this thing we need to get started. If nobody is interested, I do understand. ---
**Author:** ![Lancia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lancia/32/17174_2.png) [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/2 "2025-09-13T00:11:29Z")
I would be interested. I host the shot glass exchange each year and that’s quite a bit of fun. ---
**Author:** ![WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wookinpanubv.2/32/3260_2.png) [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/3 "2025-09-13T02:25:44Z")
I’m interested. I had fun picking out gifts and really enjoy the ones I received. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/4 "2025-09-13T06:22:46Z")
I like the idea. It could be fun shopping for a Doper. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2025, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/5 "2025-09-13T06:51:13Z")
And when does _that_ happen? ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/6 "2025-09-14T02:38:09Z")
Oh hurray, I was hoping that folks would want to do it again. I always love getting a surprise package in the mail and I love sending them even more. Things happened today so I wasn’t able to follow up with an official post with the “rules”, I will get that done tomorrow. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2025, 10:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/7 "2025-09-14T10:34:33Z")
You can count me in. ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/8 "2025-09-14T14:16:58Z")
I’d be in again! ---
**Author:** ![scudsucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scudsucker/32/14101_2.png) [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/9 "2025-09-15T15:35:13Z")
I’m in. Not sure what to send, but it will have a South African flavour. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/10 "2025-09-15T15:52:08Z")
absolutely! i look forward to it every year. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/11 "2025-09-15T15:56:38Z")
I’d like to join in- hopefully international shipping is still practical! ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/12 "2025-09-15T17:31:15Z")
always happy to internationally ship. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/13 "2025-09-16T00:33:49Z")
Stolen from Nayna and edited to add my email address instead. > [@2024 Secret Santa is on!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2024-secret-santa-is-on/1010427/1): > > Ok, so here’s what to do: > > 1. Put a message in this thread saying “I’m in!” In your message put a little bit about the things you like so that we know what to get you. Spend what you feel comfortable spending, everyone will be happy with whatever they get! > 2. Send an email to [mrobinson1975ca@gmail.com](mailto:klgould5@gmail.com). In the email please include: > a. your user name > b. your real name > c. your mailing address > d. whether you are willing to ship internationally > 3. Send me a PM that also says “I’m in!” Please be sure to add your user name and real name to this message. > 4. Post in this thread when you have shipped the package to your recipient. > 5. Come back and tell us when your package arrives and do be sure and tell everyone what’s in it! > > Please sign up before December 1 and ship as soon as you can, but definitely before December 15. I’m also going to suggest that if you like adult beverages, say so. I love sending shots of local booze to folks. I’m in. We have two cats and I collect small bowls. I love regional treats, chocolate is on top of my list. I like adult beverages but mostly appreciate the sweet stuff. I don’t mind sharing with my husband, though. I’m a big fan of butterflies and dragonflies and don’t have a 2026 wall calendar yet. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/14 "2025-09-16T00:37:45Z")
> [@scudsucker](#): > > Not sure what to send, but it will have a South African flavour. Going from past Secret Santa’s, everyone LOVES that sort of thing. I know I would! > [@hocow](#): > > I’d be in again! Welcome back! Your packages always sounded wonderful, maybe I’ll be the lucky one this year. (I give Hubs some booze and then make him match names to keep things random. He doesn’t even know my Doper name, LOL!) > [@Reeses\_Monkey](#): > > I like the idea. It could be fun shopping for a Doper. I”m glad you are going to play with us. Do you think I should start a new thread or just continue on with this one? ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/15 "2025-09-16T02:20:08Z")
I say stay with this one. ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/16 "2025-09-16T09:25:08Z")
Ok, well, what do I like? I love most anything purple. I love pets, especially dogs like my poodle, Annie. I like all kinds of silliness, and dark chocolate. I dislike vegetables, profanity, meanness, and adult beverages. ---
**Author:** ![Nayna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ebca7d/32.png) [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/17 "2025-09-16T13:16:07Z")
Happy to pass along the torch, but also happy to run the show if you’d rather not, just let me know! I’m in! I think this year I’ll just go with “anything homemade.” Not necessarily by my Santa, but by somebody local to them, at least. Food, needlework, an ornament, a drawing. Anything! I’ll love it. ---
**Author:** ![Reeses\_Monkey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reeses_monkey/32/2885_2.png) [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/18 "2025-09-16T15:28:55Z")
I like reading and chocolate and spending time with my dogs. One is a goofball husky, the other is an incredibly stubborn cattle dog. Both love me, tolerate my husband, and hate the UPS guy, despite the fact that he delivers their Chewy box. I’m a woman in my mid-50s who still loves sci fi and steampunk. I go to haunted houses and cryptid fairs and the occasional amusement park. ---
**Author:** ![Filbert](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/filbert/32/3433_2.png) [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/19 "2025-09-17T19:59:09Z")
I’m in! I’m vegetarian, like homemade stuff and local things. I do like adult beverages, but please do check postal restrictions if sending, as the post office may confiscate and possibly drink the stronger stuff… Ironically, I’m not a big fan of nuts. ---
**Author:** ![hocow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hocow/32/4112_2.png) [@hocow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hocow)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998/20 "2025-09-21T15:39:48Z")
I’m in! Email and PM sent. I love receiving things local to my Santa. I have no allergies but do not enjoy coconut or raspberries. I also enjoy adult beverages. I’m an avid (read: typically obnoxious) Philadelphia Eagles fan. My husband and I are both Penn State fans. I’m also a runner and like to cook. My kitchen has a pineapple theme. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-interested-in-a-secret-santa-this-year-2025/1022998.md?page=2)