wichteln: "imping"; to do a Secret Santa (gift exchange)
I thought this term was very fitting to the season (and needs little explanation, so it's perfect for a two-post day).
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| Get? 'Cause it's a secret Santa... |
In case you are unfamiliar with either of these terms,
wichteln is when you get a group of people together who want to play a fun, gift-giving game. Everyone puts their own name on a piece of paper, and the slips get folded up and put into a hat. Then, each person draws one name from the hat (if you get your own, you get to put it back in an pull another). Then, on a certain date, you all get together again to exchange your gifts. Often, the youngest or oldest will start by giving a gift to the person they drew. Then, the one who just received a present gives to their person, and so on. Some variations include secretly giving small presents leading up to the main gift exchange. Hence the term "Secret Santa". You are not supposed to know who pulled your name until the reveal at the end.
My family used to do it all the time, when us grandkids were younger, and the extended family wasn't so extended. I've also done it a few times in grade school with my classmates, as well as in high school with just a couple of friends. At any age, it's definitely a fun way to get into the gift-giving spirit!
Bis morgen!
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