Secret Santa & gift exchanges

Secret Santa, beyond the wishlist.

Draw names and set a budget. Gift Profiles, Cherry Picks, and a private planner help everyone find a surprise beyond the wish list.

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Keep your gift ideas and plans together.

How Secret Santa works

  1. Invite your group

    Set a budget and invite your people.

  2. Draw names

    Everyone gets one person to shop for.

  3. Find their gift

    Use their Gift Profile and Cherry Picks.

  4. Keep a private plan

    Save ideas, track spending, and mark gifts bought.

Secret Santa questions

How does a Secret Santa exchange work in Cherry?

Create an exchange, add your people, and share their invitations. Set a budget and draw names once the group is ready. Each participant gets a recipient and a private plan for their gifts.

Do we have to buy from each other's wish lists?

No. A linked Gift Profile shares interests, sizes, and preferences as well as exact gift picks. Cherry Picks offers more ideas based on what they love, so you can choose a surprise beyond their wish list.

Is a gift planner included?

Yes. Each participant has a private gift plan for their assigned person. Save ideas, keep track of the budget, and mark gifts bought without showing the plan to the recipient.

Can we set a gift budget?

Yes. The organizer can set a budget per person for the exchange. Your private planner helps you track gift prices and what you've bought as you shop.