Secret Santa questions, answered
How does a Secret Santa draw work?
Everyone taking part is assigned one other person, at random and in secret, and buys a gift only for them. In GIFTO the group admin creates the group, invites everyone by link or code, then launches the draw. Each participant sees only the name they drew, and nobody — including the admin — sees the full set of assignments. Open the free Secret Santa generator →
What is a white elephant gift exchange?
In a white elephant exchange, everyone brings one wrapped gift and players take turns picking or stealing gifts, rather than being matched to a specific person. GIFTO's shared list keeps the pool of gifts organized and prevents two people from bringing the same thing, which is where these parties usually go wrong. Read the full white elephant rules or the Yankee Swap rules →
How do I share a Christmas wish list?
Keep it short, in budget, with links and sizes. How to write a Christmas wish list people will use →
Do I need to spend money to use it?
No. GIFTO is free to use on Android and in any web browser. There is no purchase required to create a group, draw names or share a wish list.
Can I organize an exchange with people in another country?
Yes. The app is translated into 20 languages and each participant reads it in their own, so an international group works without anyone switching language.
