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As the holiday season approaches, the joy of gift-giving fills the air, bringing with it the excitement of finding the perfect present for those we cherish.

One of the most popular Christmas activities that take place among friends and family is the quintessential Secret Santa, a game where one person draws a random name, who will then become the gift recipient. For some groups, this game is played with different genders so it is important to find a gift that everyone will love. As easy as that may sound, the task may be rather challenging. 

From practical indulgences to soulful experiences, we have curated a list of some of the best gifts that are sure to delight and bring a smile to anyone’s face.

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1. HomePod mini

Surprise your loved one with Apple’s HomePod mini. Sure to elevate any music-listening experience, the smart speaker stands at 3.3 inches tall and fills the room with 360-degree audio. It’s available in a variety of colours including yellow, orange, blue, white and space grey—with so many colours to choose from, it’s sure to blend into any home. 

2. Aesop travel kit

Now that everyone is travelling again, you can’t go wrong with gifting your loved one a travel kit. Opt for Aesop’s Chicago travel kit, comprising nine travel-sized essentials perfect for most skin types, including anti-oxidant facial toner, facial cleanser, body cleanser and more. Or, go for the Departure travel kit which features seven products that help cleanse and moisturise the body. 

3. Bynd Artisan’s card holder

Bynd Artisan’s multi-card holder is sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face this festive season. Made with natural-grained cowhide leather and a faux suede inner lining, the holder has a main section and three single card compartments. The elegant holder is available in an array of colours. There’s also an option to personalise the gift by adding your loved one’s initials. 

4. A sleep kit

With how chaotic most of our lives are, many will agree that giving someone the gift of a good night’s sleep is quite a splendid idea. If you are searching for something that insomniacs and sleep-deprived souls will love, the Sleep Magic Kit by Re.vityl is worth getting.

The kit includes a luxurious silk sleep mask as well as a roll-on sleep blend. What makes this set special is that the sleep mask includes a weightless natural mineral Tourmaline insert. The Tourmaline will activate mineral ions in the mask which will help you relax and sleep better. And just like that, snoozing into dreamland will no longer be just a dream.

5. A bubble tea DIY kit

Let’s face it, most of us will know at least one bubble tea addict in our lives. If you are stumped as to what gift to get your secret Santa, why not get them a DIY bubble tea kit from The Hangover Bubble Tea?

You can choose between the types of tea leaves you want to include as well as the type of syrup you think your giftee will prefer. The set also comes with uncooked tapioca pears, creamer, raw sugar syrup, bubble tea straws and instructions. It’s the perfect gift for any gender or age group.

6. Socks

Sure, we know the stereotype about receiving (or giving) socks as a gift for Christmas but sometimes practicality really wins. 

This Christmas, set your giftee up for the upcoming year with a pack of beautiful and creative socks from Happy Socks. With Happy Socks’ Christmas gift sets, you can enjoy a variety of designs and patterns that cater to most people.

We recommend the four-pack classic black and white socks gift sets. This minimalist pack of socks is perfect for any gender and versatile enough to be worn by anyone.

7. A body care set

Body care items are always a good idea when it comes to gender and age-neutral gifts because you really can never have too much. This year, take it a step further with a touch of luxury by buying your secret giftee an Aesop body care set. 

The set comes with a Geranium Leaf Body Cleanser and a Geranium Leaf Body Balm, both of which are refreshing, nourishing and unisex in terms of their scents. 

8. A box of craft beer

Alcoholic beverages are probably one of the easiest genderless gifts to purchase. So why not consider a gift box of assorted craft beers or wines?

This X'mas season, Thirsty offers gorgeous gift boxes featuring different craft beers, a variety of wines and even glasses. This is perfect especially if your intention is to gift something new and surprising for the recipient. 

9. A self-cleaning water bottle

Getting someone a water bottle for Christmas is probably the laziest thing you could do but if it is a self-cleaning Larq bottle, that’s a different story. 

The Larq bottle is the perfect gift for just about anyone. The bottle features double-wall vacuum insulation that will keep water cold for up to 24 hours and hot for up to 12. 

It is also self-cleaning and purifies water using a special technology that will eliminate up to 99 per cent of contaminants that could be lying in your bottle. You can pick up your bottle at Robinsons in Singapore or order it online directly from its site. 

10. A DIY cocktail set

Known someone who loves experimenting with new cocktail flavours? This Christmas, give the gift of an experience with a cocktail box from Compendium. 

In these boxes, you will find everything you need to make some of Coompendium’s signature cocktails such as a Breakfast Negroni and a Chendol Sling. 

You will get a bottle of gin as well as mixers, juice, toppings for decoration and more. This will suit Secret Santa parties where the recipients are made up of those who enjoy a good drink or two.

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