Do you actually know where the term "Gnome" comes from? An attempt at an explanation: This is an old custom, the original purpose of which was to secretly send a gift to a specific person on a specific date. The name refers to the gnomes, i.e. little mythical creatures from fairy tales and legends, who quietly and secretly do good deeds. Nowadays, the handing over of gifts is planned and carried out consciously, but the basic idea - to give someone a little joy - is still the focus of the ceremony. If you are looking for a Secret Santa gift for less than ten euros, you might find it here.

This growing set contains five Nordmann fir plant seeds, a compostable coconut pot, a coconut tablet and planting instructions. According to the manufacturer, sowing is possible all year round - whether on the balcony, in the garden or on the terrace. And with a bit of luck, your Christmas tree can be decorated for the first time after seven to eight years.

Adults with children cannot always say what they think when they are around. Especially not when it comes to adult swear words. With this curse coloring book, that should come to an end: it contains numerous verbal excesses that are intended to ensure more balance and mindfulness while they are being colored step by step.

Based on a very well-known board game, this version is not only about winning, but also about drinking: the aim here is to be the first to bring all four game pieces - in this case small shot glasses - to safety. However, if you get kicked off your pitch during the game, you have to drink (and refill) your glass.

The 90s shaped many adults: be it music, films and series or fashion. Inspired by that era, this quiz game features 200 questions across four categories, all centered around the same decade. It fits in any handbag and can spice up a cozy game night or a long drive.

Many people like to take something to read or do crossword puzzles with them for longer sessions in the bathroom - including Sudoku, a Japanese brain teaser. Here you can kill two birds with one stone by wrapping a double-ply toilet paper as a Secret Santa gift, which has already been printed with the necessary squares to fill in.

This XL wine glass from Leonardo (460 milliliters) is a practical and personal Secret Santa gift: The special thing about it is the laser engraving, with the help of which a desired name (e.g. of the person to be gifted) is immortalized on the glass. This is how you give an ordinary glass a personal touch.

For adults who like to bathe regularly, this gift set is just the thing for Secret Santa: it contains six different bath bombs (rose, lavender, blueberry, orange, lemon and green tea) that dissolve in the water and bubble. They spread a pleasant scent and ensure a sparkling bathing experience.

There are always situations in which you need a certain tool but don't have it to hand. Whether at home or on the go: With this multi-tool in the shape of a snowflake you are well equipped - it has 18 different attachments, such as a bottle opener, a Phillips screwdriver and an Allen key.

There has to be a bit of fun – even with Secret Santa. If you want to give your counterpart something funny, you can try this serenity machine: It contains 16 different sounds for a (according to the manufacturer) "free, self-determined and contented life".

Whether for drinking wine or beer: This set contains everything you need to open (and close) a good drop - whether it's a bottle opener, corkscrew or stopper. And so that the everyday objects don't look so dreary, they have been given an attractive and decorative design.

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