Secret Santa Questionnaire
The secret to a gift people actually love? Ask first. Use the questions below as your Secret Santa questionnaire, copy them into a printable form, or skip the paper entirely and collect everyone's answers online, where each person's Secret Santa sees them automatically.
What is a Secret Santa questionnaire?
A Secret Santa questionnaire is a short form each participant fills out with their favorite things, sizes, and interests, plus anything to avoid. Their Secret Santa (the person who drew their name) uses the answers to choose a gift that fits, instead of guessing. It's the single best way to make sure no one ends up with a dud, and it takes about two minutes to fill out.
The best Secret Santa questionnaire questions
Copy this list into a document or print it out. Aim for a mix of specifics (sizes, brands) and fun prompts so the giver has plenty to work with.
Favorites
- Favorite snack or candy?
- Coffee, tea, or another go-to drink? (How do you take it?)
- Favorite stores or brands?
- Favorite colors?
- A hobby or interest you're into right now?
- Favorite way to relax?
Sizing & practical
- Clothing size (top / bottom)?
- Shoe or sock size?
- Any subscriptions or gift cards you'd love?
Wish list & personality
- Three things on your wish list (any budget)?
- Something small you'd never buy for yourself?
- Funny gift, practical gift, or a mix?
- This or that: sweet or salty · books or gadgets · cozy or adventurous?
Things to avoid
- Any allergies or dietary restrictions?
- Anything you'd rather not receive?
Printable form or fill it out online
Pick whichever fits your group.
Printable template
Copy the questions above into a doc, print one per person, and collect them in a box. Classic and works offline, but someone has to sort and match them by hand.
Online (recommended)
Everyone adds their favorites and wish list to their profile. Only the person who drew them can see it, answers stay organized and anonymous, and there's nothing to print, sort, or lose. Set it up free.
Turn the questionnaire into a real wish list
When you run your exchange with Let's Play Secret Santa, the questionnaire becomes a live wish list. Everyone draws names, adds a few gift ideas and favorites, and their Secret Santa sees exactly what they want, no printing, no "who has who" spreadsheet, and no spoilers. You can even set a budget and block certain pairs from drawing each other.
It's the questionnaire, the name draw, and the gift list all in one free tool. Start your Secret Santa in about two minutes.
Secret Santa questionnaire questions, answered
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Skip the paper forms
Draw names, and everyone fills out their favorites and wish list online. Their Secret Santa sees it automatically, free.
🎁 Start your Secret Santa free