Can couples be kept from drawing each other?

Yes. On our Secret Santa page you can mark any two people who shouldn't draw each other before you draw.

What if someone can't afford the limit?

Pick a number everyone can manage, even if it's lower, and say it plainly when you invite them.

How does Secret Santa work, and how far ahead should you draw names?

Q: How does Secret Santa work, and how far ahead should you draw names?

Two to four weeks ahead. Everyone draws one name in secret and buys one gift for that person, up to a spending limit the group agrees on. Common practice is to draw two to four weeks before the exchange, so there's time to shop and ship. Most groups pick a number between $20 and $50.

Two to four weeks ahead

Everyone draws one name in secret and buys one gift for that person, up to a spending limit the group agrees on. Common practice is to draw two to four weeks before the exchange, so there's time to shop and ship. Most groups pick a number between $20 and $50.

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Can couples be kept from drawing each other?: Yes. On our Secret Santa page you can mark any two people who shouldn't draw each other before you draw.
What if someone can't afford the limit?: Pick a number everyone can manage, even if it's lower, and say it plainly when you invite them.

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