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Secret Santa, White Elephant, Kris Kringle — whatever you call it and whatever rules you have, the objective is always the same: give the best gift possible. The two biggest factors are often budget and creativity: a good budget increases the likelihood you can get something your recipient actually likes, whereas creativity ensures that it’s something they’ve never thought of, or at least wouldn’t treat themselves to on their own. Thankfully, we have some ideas to help with both. Here’s a roundup of Secret Santa or white elephant gifts that are sure to be crowd-pleasers at any budget.