A Christmas wish list for everyone around the tree
Whoâs coming on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Make a Christmas list for each member of the family, share the links, and let everyone tick things off in peace. For the adults, you can draw names online.
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Why share a Christmas list?
At Christmas, lots of people often give to lots of people. Whoâs giving what to whom, and whatâs still open? A shared list answers those questions without endless messages in the family group chat.
If you make a list for yourself, you donât see what has already been bought, so the surprise stays. On a childâs list, you as a parent do see what has been bought, so you donât buy anything twice yourself.
How it works, in 3 steps
Make a list for each person
For yourself, your partner or the children. Paste links from any online shop or type your wishes yourself.
Share the links
Send them by WhatsApp, Messenger or email. Whoever opens the list doesnât need an account.
Start ticking
Gift-givers tick off what they buy. For a bigger present they chip in together, and you can see how much has already been pledged.
đĄ Tips for your Christmas list
- Start in good time: in early December most givers still have plenty of choice, and everything can be delivered on time.
- The whole family together? Draw names for the adults and keep the lists for the children. That keeps it affordable.
- Agree on a budget and add it to the draw, so everyone knows where they stand.
- Mark your real favourite with a star (â Top favourite), so givers know what youâd love most.
- Add something small too, for people who only want to give a little something.
- Second-hand or homemade is fine too: a second-hand board game, or a voucher for a meal out.
Frequently asked questions
Can the person the list is for see whatâs being bought?
Not on your own list: the surprise stays. On a childâs list, the parents can see it, but the child canât.
How does a Secret Santa draw work on Huglist?
You enter the names, with exclusions if you like (for example, partners). Each participant gets their own secret link and only sees who they drew, plus that personâs list or wishes.
Do gift-givers need to sign up?
No. Whoever gets the link opens the list in their browser and ticks off what theyâre buying. No app, no password. Only the person who makes a list needs an account.
Can my partner manage the list with me?
Yes. Invite your partner under âMy familyâ in your account, and youâll manage all the people and lists together.
Is Huglist really free?
Yes. There are no ads and we donât sell any data. If someone buys a gift through a link on Huglist, some shops pay us a small commission. Neither you nor your gift-givers pay anything extra.
Free, no ads. Gift-givers donât need an account.
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