We do a secret Santa at a dining group I belong to, value of gift around £5. As there are men and women in the group we have to choose unisex things. All gifts are put in a sack and handed out randomly by the organiser, you accept what you are given unless it is the one you brought!
I was given a poorly wrapped selection of everyday toiletries, ( soap, shampoo, conditioner etc,) which although not pretty, were useful to me as I tend not to use fancy products anyway. I calculate that the items cost less than £3 but it was far better than what my friend sat next to me was given.
She got a white paper bag with about six pieces of unwrapped Turkish delight, obviously the remains of a larger bag judging by the crumpled state of the bag. To go with it were 2 bottles of toiletries that hotels provide, both of which were partially used! We both dissolved into laughter and she hid them in her handbag. Though really it was not funny, everyone knew they needed to bring a gift and i am sure they could all afford to spend £5.
We are going out with the same group next week so I wonder what we will get this year?