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Last year's Secret Santa event was quite a success, so let's have another round of fun this year. The main idea is to have a wonderful and memorable closure for us all this year. Let's all show a bit appreciation for all the active members who keeps the forum going. 
I present to you...Secret Santa Gift Exchange! I'm assuming everyone's familiar with the basic concept of a Secret Santa. Here's how this particular forum event will work.
All the participants' names are placed in a "hat" and mixed up. I will manage this end and PM everyone the member they are assigned to accordingly. Do not reveal to anyone the member they are assigned to! Remember, most of the fun is in the secrecy. You are now the "Secret Santa" and your responsibility is to give the member gifts!
When all the "gifts" are PMed to me (they don't indicate who it's from), I will make another thread and post all the gifts for everyone to see. This means that all participants will read and know what everyone received. You can even try to guess who your Secret Santa is. Or you can remain quiet - if you are the type.
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Gifts? How does that work?
Quite simple. There is a "required gift" that is to be given and received by all participants, and that is to write a small letter to the member. The letter must be appropriate and friendly-based, even if for some reason and maybe a twist of fate, you do not get along too well with that person. You may not reveal who you are in the letter, but can give out small hints if you wish. The letter should have at least 5 sentences for the sake of clarity. You may write more than 5 sentences if you want. An example would be:
If I feel that your letter reveals too much about your identity or may be a tad bit inappropriate, I will let you know right away so you can make some changes.
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Wish List
Now that we've covered the "required gift" (letter), members also have the option of making a wish list! When you sign-up here, simply state what you want your Secret Santa to send you along with the letter. Keep in mind though, the Secret Santa is not required to fulfill any of your wishes! But just in any case you get an awesome Secret Santa, you may wish for anything reasonable. Few suggestions:
You are more than welcome to do more than what the member requested in the wish list, it's your call. (You can double-check with me via PM if you are unsure about certain gifts).
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Now remember, everyone who is participating should be giving and receiving something. If you are going to join, please make sure that you meet the above expectations. You don't want to leave anyone out for Christmas! But if for some reason you failed to give the member you are assigned to the "required gift" (letter), I will announce towards the end who the Failed Secret Santas are! Someone will have to act as Santa's Elf and do your job.
Deadline to submit your gifts to me is Sunday, December 18, but this may change. I'll follow-up with any announcements. For now, let's proceed to the sign-ups. It'll last for a few days (or at least when I receive a decent amount of participants). So don't wait too long, grab your spot!
I present to you...Secret Santa Gift Exchange! I'm assuming everyone's familiar with the basic concept of a Secret Santa. Here's how this particular forum event will work.
All the participants' names are placed in a "hat" and mixed up. I will manage this end and PM everyone the member they are assigned to accordingly. Do not reveal to anyone the member they are assigned to! Remember, most of the fun is in the secrecy. You are now the "Secret Santa" and your responsibility is to give the member gifts!
When all the "gifts" are PMed to me (they don't indicate who it's from), I will make another thread and post all the gifts for everyone to see. This means that all participants will read and know what everyone received. You can even try to guess who your Secret Santa is. Or you can remain quiet - if you are the type.
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Gifts? How does that work?
Quite simple. There is a "required gift" that is to be given and received by all participants, and that is to write a small letter to the member. The letter must be appropriate and friendly-based, even if for some reason and maybe a twist of fate, you do not get along too well with that person. You may not reveal who you are in the letter, but can give out small hints if you wish. The letter should have at least 5 sentences for the sake of clarity. You may write more than 5 sentences if you want. An example would be:
Short and sweet.
If I feel that your letter reveals too much about your identity or may be a tad bit inappropriate, I will let you know right away so you can make some changes.
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Wish List
Now that we've covered the "required gift" (letter), members also have the option of making a wish list! When you sign-up here, simply state what you want your Secret Santa to send you along with the letter. Keep in mind though, the Secret Santa is not required to fulfill any of your wishes! But just in any case you get an awesome Secret Santa, you may wish for anything reasonable. Few suggestions:
- Gifts in any form of art. (Signatures, Avatars, Drawings, Sketches)
- Short poem or any funny story
- Voice clips (I will put together a video on youtube)
- vB Points donation. You'll have to donate to FFFBank and it'll take care of the process for you. Be sure to state who you're giving it to.
You are more than welcome to do more than what the member requested in the wish list, it's your call. (You can double-check with me via PM if you are unsure about certain gifts).
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Now remember, everyone who is participating should be giving and receiving something. If you are going to join, please make sure that you meet the above expectations. You don't want to leave anyone out for Christmas! But if for some reason you failed to give the member you are assigned to the "required gift" (letter), I will announce towards the end who the Failed Secret Santas are! Someone will have to act as Santa's Elf and do your job.
Deadline to submit your gifts to me is Sunday, December 18, but this may change. I'll follow-up with any announcements. For now, let's proceed to the sign-ups. It'll last for a few days (or at least when I receive a decent amount of participants). So don't wait too long, grab your spot!
I'll think of something.
