Play Dirty Santa for a Good Cause

November 10th, 2008 | Article by Desula | Culture and Society |

Article about: Charity, Christmas gifts, dirty Santa, Toys for Tots

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My office has been playing “Dirty Santa” each year for 8 years. It’s a lot of fun, we all laugh and enjoy gifts in the price range provided. Since there is a Recession this year - I suggested a different gift exchange.

We are going to draw names and buy a gift for the person, but, a gift we think they would enjoy as a child. The gift will be wrapped, and we will still laugh at the choices - but, after all the fun, we will donate the gifts to our local Toys for Tots charity.

Here is how you can do this with your office or church group.

DRAW NAMES - You may set price limits or offer suggestions, but it is more fun if you buy thinking specifically of things they would have enjoyed as a child.
IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO EXCHANGE GIFTS - Add an ornament, pins, or Christmas jewelry to the package for your friends to keep. You may want to include that one the wrapping.
IT WORKS WELL BECAUSE - You should get a range of gifts for all ages, and Toys for Tots and other organizations usually provide gifts up to children who are 18 years old.

Best of all - this should be a lot of fun. Laugh and play, celebrate the season of Christmas.

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