The best Secret Santa gifts come in many guises.

However, I think there’s room for some more outlandish ideas with this lighthearted festive tradition, and those are the ones I’m covering below.

Secret Santa means your identity remains secret, but it’s still cool to get creative and think up some more bizarre ideas.

I discovered that in Scandinavia, people used to knock on doors and throw a gift inside when the householder opened it, disappearing before they could see who it was!

I wouldn’t suggest doing that today, but there’s still plenty of room for some quirkiness each Christmas, don’t you think?

Here are some factors I look for when I’m shopping for the best Secret Santa gifts with an outlandish touch:

• Is it truly quirky?
• Will it induce a giggle?
• Is it fun and festive?
• Is it odd and unusual?

These features are sure to point toward an outlandish Secret Santa idea.

Even nailing down two or three of them should lead to something awesome to put on your list.

Let’s not delay any longer – it’s time to check out my top picks for the best Secret Santa gifts.

Best Secret Santa Gifts (My Go-To Pick)

2 x Face Mask Santa Beards

This means you can be festive and keep all those seasonal germs at bay – with a friend!

This hits the mark if:

• The recipient is always coughing through Christmas
• They’ve got a sense of humor
• They love jazzy face masks
• They can’t grow a decent beard on their own

I think this’ll be a hit with everyone, and since there are two, there’s room to share.

Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $30

Christmas Rear Wiper Stickers

Drive everyone wild with these festive wiper stickers, so Santa can wave to everyone whenever the rear wiper is on.

If your gift recipient drives, you’re good to go, as the kit will fit most vehicles without any hassle. 

The sticker is easily removable, and the waving part attaches to the wiper and is just as easy to take off after the festive season.

Perfect for a quirky gift – and you can check out some different festive designs too if you like.

Twerking Santa

It had to happen, didn’t it?

With a little wiggling, twerking, and jerking, you don’t quite know which moves he’s going to come up with next.

This simultaneously amusing and annoying Secret Santa gift would be ideal for:

• Anyone who loves noisy decorations
• Twerking fans
• An all-singing, all-dancing gift lover

No personal twerking skills required, although you can join in if you like – you’ll need to test it first, right?

I’ll leave you to it.

Optical Illusion Dinosaur Lamp

Now we’re heading for next level outlandishness!

Do you know someone who is:

• Always watching Jurassic Park?
• Keeps talking about how cool it would be to have a pet dinosaur?

Yep, you’ve got the ideal gift here, and the 3D element is an optical illusion so it’s way better than your average dinosaur lamp.

Or so I’ve been told.

Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $50

Sloth Wearable Blanket

Complete with paws, claws, and lots of slothy goodness, this cozy blanket is sure going to make someone’s Christmas.

Anyone feeling constantly chilly should love it.

And sloths do love sleeping – something I personally love to do after taking on all the trimmings of the festive season.

A Flamingo

How much more outrageous can you get?

Don’t worry – it’s made from metal and doesn’t require feeding, so it’s not going to steal Christmas dinner. 

Good luck wrapping this one though – it could be your biggest challenge yet.

Best Gifts For Secret Santa if You’re Brave Enough

Pooping Pooches Calendar

Someone had to come up with this, right?

I suspect the ideal person to buy for would be:

• Someone who finds fun in everything
• A dog lover
• Someone who likes scenery with a difference

Well, quite… if you’re looking for something outlandish, quirky, and unbelievable, this is the one!

4 x Bathroom Alert Signs

Why buy one sign when you can get four to cover all scenarios?

This is one for the family, I think, especially if:

• You live in a house with multiple bathrooms
• You really need some warning signs…

You’re braver than me if you buy this gift for someone you work with, that’s for sure.

Best Secret Santa Gifts Under $25

Inflatable Reindeer Ring Toss

If you’ve had Christmas dinner and the family is bored, this quirky gift sure looks better than watching the TV.

I think you’ve hit on the ideal Secret Santa gift if you can say yes to these:

• Is the recipient always first in the queue for challenges and games?
• Do you need something that’s fun for adults and kids?
• Are you searching for a safe indoor activity to do?

Imagine the adults attempting to play this after a drink or two on Christmas Day…

Stretchy Santas

Christmas… the most stressful time of the year?

It sure can be, and that’s why anyone struggling to get their festive chores done can take their frustrations out on poor Santa.

You get eight in the pack, so you can keep some back for yourself if you like!

They’re great if you’ve picked someone who is super stressed and could do with a Santa in every pocket, bag, drawer…

Best Gifts For Secret Santa (My Closing Thoughts)

There’s quirky and then there’s just bizarre – and I think I’ve covered all the bases in this list of outlandish Secret Santa ideas for Christmas.

If you hate the thought of buying socks (again) or chocolates (again), I hope this list has proved there are tons of really unusual ideas out there. 

I found that once you start looking for some quirky and outlandish ideas, you soon head down that rabbit hole and you never know what you’re going to find in there.

I found some awesome ideas, so I hope you get the chance to benefit from them (along with whoever you pick for Secret Santa this year).

I’d also recommend checking out this YouTube video for further inspiration: