Kris Kringle gift ideas under A$20, A$30 and A$50

Drawing Kris Kringle at work or with friends? Here are gift ideas sorted by budget, with a few summer-friendly picks because Christmas in Australia is beach weather.

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Kris Kringle gifts under A$20

• A good coffee or tea sampler

• A reusable cup for the morning coffee run

• A card game the office can play at lunch

• A scented candle

• Fancy sunscreen or lip balm with SPF

• A box of local chocolates

Kris Kringle gifts under A$30

• A quick-dry beach towel

• An insulated cup that keeps drinks cold all afternoon

• A small plant in a nice pot

• A book they mentioned wanting

• A cocktail or mocktail mixer set

• A picnic blanket that fits in a bag

Kris Kringle gifts under A$50

• A spot at a pottery, surfing or cooking class

• A portable speaker for the beach or backyard

• A good insulated water bottle

• A cricket set for the park

• A voucher for brunch for two

When you barely know the person

• Go for things that get used up: snacks, coffee, candles.

• Summer is safe: beach and picnic gifts suit almost anyone in December.

• Skip clothes and perfume: sizes and smells are a gamble.

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Quick answers

What is a good Kris Kringle budget?

Pick one number the whole group agrees on. A$20, A$30 and A$50 are easy budgets to shop for.

What is Kris Kringle in Australia?

It's the name many Australians use for Secret Santa: everyone draws one name and buys one gift.