In Chile, amigo secreto closes the year at offices and schools, and families play it on Christmas Eve. Since December is summer and the end of the school and work year, draw early and exchange before the group scatters.
Organizing it in Chile
A limit that doesn't count on a bonus
In Chile, a Christmas bonus isn't mandatory in the private sector: it depends on the contract or the company. So set a limit anyone can pay out of their regular salary.
At the office, before the holidays
Many offices run amigo secreto at the year-end lunch or celebration in mid-December. Draw in late November so there are two weeks to shop.
Families, on the night of the 24th
Families open gifts on the night of the 24th, at midnight or after dinner. Pan de pascua and cola de mono are part of the table, and also make a good extra gift.
Summer gifts
December is summer and many people go on holiday in January. Gifts like a beach umbrella, an insulated bottle or a book for the beach suit the season.
If the group is in several cities
If the group includes people in other regions, decide early whether gifts get shipped or handed over in person: December deliveries run late. Put the limit in pesos in the invitation.
Set up your amigo secreto
No account, nothing to install, free. Enter the names, the limit in pesos and the date, share one link, and each person sees only who they drew.
