Interestingly, new research has shown that traditional Secret Santa gifts like socks or novelty mugs are no longer the top choice.
For many, Secret Santa gifts seem to be a problem rather than a bit of festive fun – three quarters (87%) have received a gift they didn’t want, and a third (34%) admit to regifting their unwanted items.
Perhaps it is a problem of the time-poor public with the research showing that 64% of people leave their Christmas shopping to the last minute, with 30% blaming work and life pressures.
In fact, 40% agree that a National Lottery Scratchcard is a good, easy option for a Secret Santa gift for the occasion, which is why The National Lottery is stepping in to ensure that this year, no one has to settle for an awkward or unwanted gift.
For one day only, The National Lottery is launching its limited Secret Santa SOS hotline, in a bid to take the pressure off and bring a little more joy to the season. Up to One Hundred and Twenty lucky (and maybe a little frantic!) gift-givers across Manchester can simply WhatsApp 07386350102 between 8am and 2pm on December 11th and on Thursday 12th December, a member of The National Lottery’s festive delivery team will hand-deliver a beautifully gift-wrapped Scratchcard that’s perfect for any Secret Santa swap.
Over one in three (41%) of young adults (aged 18-34) are particularly excited by the prospect of receiving a National Lottery Scratchcard as a gift. And with 47% of them joining in on Secret Santas this year, Scratchcards are the ideal gift choice for the younger colleague in your team or office who you may be struggling to buy for.
According to the new research, on average £14.60 is considered the ideal budget for a Secret Santa gift, however most Secret Santas specify a budget of £10. With The National Lottery, no matter what your budget is you can get a Scratchcard that gives your Secret Santa the chance to win a life-changing prize. Imagine the excitement of gifting a £5 Christmas Countdown Scratchcard with a top prize of £1 million, or a £1 Gift Tag Scratchcard with a top prize of £10,000.
This Christmas, say goodbye to Secret Santa stress and hello to holiday success. Whether you’re in a pinch for a gift or just want to spread some festive cheer, the Secret Santa SOS hotline is here to help make your Christmas a winning one.