The Christmas list that stops double gifts
Every family has the year two people bought the same board game. A shared Christmas list fixes it: everyone sees what is still free, reserves quietly, and the person who wrote the list sees nothing until Boxing Day.
- One list per person, one link per family chat. Grandparents open it in the browser, no app.
- Reservations hide from the owner, so Christmas morning is still a surprise.
- Filter by price so a kid’s budget and an uncle’s budget both find something.
- Pair it with a Secret Santa draw: your Santa sees your list right in the exchange.
Tips from people who did it
Make a list for each kid
Create one list per child from the same device. They all show up under “Your lists”, each with its own link for relatives.
Set the date to December 25
The day after, the list reveals who gave what. Handy for thank-you notes and for spotting what the toddler has not opened yet.
Drawing names this year?
Run a free Secret Santa on secret.gift and paste your wishlist link into your profile. Your gifter sees pictures and prices, not a vague text.
Questions
How do I make a Christmas list online for free?
Open secret.gift/wishlist, type your name, pick Christmas and paste links or type items. The list is live immediately; share the link in the family chat. No signup.
Can kids have their own Christmas list?
Yes. Make one list per child from the same device — each gets its own link for grandparents and relatives, and you keep all of them under “Your lists”. Nobody needs an account.
Does it work with links from Instagram shops and marketplaces?
Yes. Paste any product link — Instagram shop, Amazon, Etsy, a brand’s own store. We pull the picture and price when the store allows it; otherwise you type them in and the link stays attached.
Can I combine it with Secret Santa?
Yes. Draw names with the free Secret Santa organizer and add your wishlist link to your profile. Your Santa gets the full list with pictures.
Other occasions
Organizing a gift exchange?
Draw names for Secret Santa in two minutes — free, no email — and paste your wishlist link into your profile.