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The Emotional Stages Of Participating In A Secret Santa

Ho, ho, hope you like it?! Have no fear, Target has all the gifts to satisfy everyone, no matter whose name you drew out of the hat.

1. The "OMG WE'RE HAVING A SECRET SANTA" Stage

2. The "Leader Making Sure Everyone Is Following The Rules" Stage

3. The "It's Time To Draw Names!" Stage

4. Leading to the "I Got Exactly Whom I Wanted" Stage

5. Or the "I Drew THE ONLY Person I Don't Know" Stage

6. Thus begins the "Let's Go To Social Media For ALL The Answers" Stage

7. Or the "Grilling Another Co-Worker For Suggestions Who Are No Help At All" Stage

8. Or finally, the "Inconspicuously Trying To Force An Unlikely Friendship So You Can Find Out What They Like" Stage

9. The "I'm Unable To Do Anything Until I Figure This Present Situation Out" Stage

10. The "Do I Believe My Eyes? Did I Just Find The Ultimate Secret Santa Gift??" Stage

11. The "Time To Exchange Gifts And Now I'm Second-Guessing My Gift" Stage

12. The "Please, Please, PLEASE Like My Gift" Stage

13. Which leads to the "They Couldn't Be Happier With Your Perfect Gift" Stage

14. Which finally leads to the "I DOMINATED Secret Santa This Year" Stage