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"Spreading Cheer: A Secret Santa Celebration"?

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Celebrating the Holidays with a Secret Santa Game

The holiday season is here, and everyone is excited to celebrate with their loved ones. Our group of friends came up with the idea of playing "Secret Santa" on our way back from our trip to Wayanad. We were all eager to continue the fun and laughter that we experienced during our trip.






The Return Journey 

Preparing for the Game

Our friends Swetha and Keerthana organized the game and wrote down the names of all the people in our group, including Venkat, Pavan, Chetna, Vedvyas, Jay Ganesh, Lakshmi Priya, Swetha, Vignesh, Sushmita, Keerthana, and Varsha. We each picked a chit without revealing the name on it to anyone else. Unfortunately, Keerthana and Vignesh were not with us when we picked the chits, as they had to leave for Mangalore for their audit. However, Swetha made sure to safely hand over the chits to them later.

Introducing Some Amazing Personalities - Get to Know Them!

"Meet Venkat (myself), a friendly and spontaneous individual known for his comedic talent that never fails to make his close circle of friends laugh. He has a quick grasping ability and is an excellent guide, but watch out for his short temper." Despite this, Venkat remains a beloved figure among his friends and family.



Meet Pavan - my full articles partner, friendly and caring with a talent for making friends and playing badminton. Pavan is a joy to be around. Get to know him, and you won't be disappointed!



Meet Chetna - a kind and friendly person who has a talent for making others feel at ease. Chetna is not only a great badminton player but also a skilled dancer who has helped others gain confidence on the stage. With, Chetna is a joy to be around and will keep you entertained with her lively chit-chat.



Meet Keerthana - a kind-hearted and intelligent person who excels at taking care of others. Keerthana has a special talent for planning and organizing special occasions, from birthdays to gift-giving to fun games. Her friendly and cute nature, along with her emotional depth, makes her a joy to be around. Get to know her, and you'll see why she's such a valuable person to have in your life!



Meet Vedvyas - a hard-working and intelligent person who is the topper in our group. As the tallest person in our midst, Vedvyas has a friendly and sweet nature which makes him endearing to everyone. Get to know him, and you'll see why he's such a valuable person to have in your life!


Meet Jay Ganesh - a kind and sweet person who loves dancing and cheering on his favorite actor, Vijay Thalapathy. Jay Ganesh is a joy to be around and will keep you entertained with his lively dance moves.



Meet Lakshmi Priya - a friendly and adorable person who has a unique talent for mirroring the mannerisms of others. With her love of dance and dedication to hard work, Lakshmi Priya is a true asset to any team or group. With no notable weaknesses to speak of, Lakshmi Priya is a joy to be around and will keep you entertained with her lively personality.


Meet Swetha - a kind and sweet person who is dedicated to hard work and always willing to lend a helping hand, Swetha is a true asset to any team or group. Her friendly nature makes her a joy to be around and her hardworking attitude means she gets things done.



Meet Vignesh - a friendly and hilarious person who has a unique talent for making everyone laugh, His ability to bring joy and laughter to any situation makes him a joy to be around.



Meet MAS Balaji. He is a very friendly and sweet person who is known for his caring nature and jovial personality. He excels at building strong relationships with others and is always there to lend a helping hand



Meet Pareekshit. He is a very friendly and soft-spoken person who is known for his hardworking nature. He is dedicated to his work and always puts in his best effort to achieve success.


The excitement begins

The excitement began as soon as we picked our chits, and we all started sending chocolates and cute messages to our Secret Santas. The group was abuzz with people trying to guess each other's Secret Santa. Some sent Kit Kat, Toblerone, Dairy Milk Silk, Munch, Snickers, and other chocolates.










Some people forwarded secret messages on Instagram and Telegram, making sure not to reveal their names.





















The Joy of Giving

As the game progressed, we enjoyed giving gifts to our Secret Santas. One of the best parts of the game was when we got to order each other's favourite food and give it to them secretly. Some got North Indian thali meals, Domino's, Burger King, KFC, Paradise Biryani, and sweet boxes. I got my favourite chicken, and it was delicious, and since Vignesh was not reachable, his Santa donated food instead of giving it to him. It was great to see the joy on everyone's faces as they received their surprise meals and treats.











The Guessing Game

The group was also excited to guess each other's Secret Santa. Some of us dropped hints and clues along the way, while others tried to stay completely anonymous. We spent hours trying to guess who was behind the gifts and messages we received. It was all in good fun, and it added to the excitement and mystery of the game.



The big reveal

On the day of our Secret Santa celebration at Joker's Kitchen, Pavan and I found ourselves unexpectedly caught up in last-minute audit closing discussions with our partner. As a result, our friends had already headed to Marina Beach, and we were running late. The discussion dragged on until 8 PM, leaving us with little time to spare. We quickly wrapped up our work and hailed an auto to rush to the restaurant as fast as we could.

Thankfully, we arrived at Joker's Kitchen, located in the Ispahani Center in Chennai, at 9:30 p.m., just in time to exchange our Secret Santa gifts. To ensure fairness, we started by revealing the angel and Secret Santa names in alphabetical order. Despite the initial setback, the excitement of the gift exchange brought us all together, and we had a wonderful time celebrating the holiday season.

Joker's Kitchen: A Perfect Setting for Our Secret Santa Celebration



Joker's Kitchen in Ispahani Center, Chennai, offered a delightful ambiance for our Secret Santa exchange. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by the mouth-watering aroma of food. The aroma was a mix of various dishes, and it left us eagerly anticipating our meal. The excitement on everyone's faces was evident as we walked into the beautifully decorated room with colourful balloons and sparkling lighting. It added to the festive spirit and made the entire experience all the more magical. We were grateful to have our private room, which allowed us to have a more intimate gathering and meant no one could disturb us. The ambiance of the restaurant made our celebration even more memorable.

The Gifts We Exchanged

Chetna's Secret Santa was Sushmita, who gifted her a golden-colored handbag. Jay Ganesh's Secret Santa was Varsha, who gave him a wallet. Keerthana's Secret Santa was Lakshmi Priya, who gave her not one but two gifts—a greeting card with a mirror inside and a beautiful calligraphy pen.






Lakshmi Priya's Secret Santa was Swetha, who gave her a dolphin in a crystal ball and an eye-catching pen with a small girl with a pink cap and dress keychain. Pavan's Secret Santa was Chetna, who gifted him with cool sunglasses.







Swetha's Secret Santa was Keerthana, who gifted her a bottle with neatly hung pictures inside. Vignesh's Secret Santa was Jay Ganesh, and he gave him a nice t-shirt. Vedvyas's Secret Santa was Vignesh, and he gave a lovely Buddha.








My Secret Santa was Vedvyas, who gifted me with a set of magic tricks, knowing my love for them. and then Sushmitha, whose secret Santa was Pavan; he gave her Boult audio pods; and finally Varsha, whose secret Santa was me; I gave her a secret Santa mug and a Butterly greeting card. and Myself, Keerthana, Swetha, and Pavan were then given a group photo from our juniors as a memento.




Birthday Celebrations

We also celebrated Jay Ganesh's early birthday with cake and a Fire Bolt Visionary Smart Watch, as well as Pavan's long-awaited birthday present, a miniature artwork. It was great to be able to celebrate our friends' special days and make them feel loved.






The Joy of Bonding

The entire evening was filled with laughter, joy, and fun. We exchanged our gifts, enjoyed delicious food, and wished each other a happy holiday season. It was heartwarming to see the effort that everyone put into choosing their gifts.


Thank you for reading!
Sai Talluri ( Sai Talk's)
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  1. Balaji MAS23 February 2023 at 19:58

    Such a 2 months stories in a single blog .. Amazing

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    1. Sai Talk's23 February 2023 at 20:31

      After seeing output i was too amazed 🤣😍 thank you

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