It's finally that time of the year! I hope this year has been treating you all well! Now that we're nearing October, It's time to start signups! (man time flies) Copypasta begins next post.
>>282602722Fill out the form below to join up! You’ll need to send it to sweetsecretsanta@santasquad.moeHere’s a link:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13uzJbSk7UmM9SLFcO_1vzjr5cP2cWo8wCKCm7QJM0NQ/edit?usp=sharing///Form FAQs///>Santa, I can’t edit the form!Select “File”, “Download as”, “Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)” and save a copy for yourself. Fill it out and send it to us as an attachment>But Santa, I don’t have Excel!If you have a Google account, you can also create a copy on your Google Drive.Just click “File”, “Make a copy” and send us a link sharing the document with us in your email.If you choose to use Google Drive, set the spreadsheet to allow anyone with the link to edit. This speeds up the processing time on our end.>Santa! I’m /g/ as fuck and I don’t want to use Excel or the Google Botnet!k///General FAQs///>What is Secret S/a/nta?A chance to give, receive and post gifts and be a part of an experience with other /a/nons locally, nationally, or even globally with a bit of X-mas spirit!>Who is hosting this event?Your friendly hosts and helpers are now Santa Loli, Santafaggot, SpoonSanta, Santa’s Elf, SantaBucket, SantaTrap, and also yours truly, Initiated santa>How do I join the gift exchange?Correctly fill out the signup form and email it to us as an attachment or link before the deadline. Once we process it, you’ll receive a confirmation sometime later.>Deadline to join?October 30th 12:01 AM PACIFIC STANDARD TIME!!!Dōshite!? Because we need time to match you all, and give everyone enough time to procrastinate until Thanksgiving and then draw cards, buy gifts, and ship them both in time for Christmas.
>Why should I trust this?It's up to you. We’ve had multiple successful SS events hosted by us for the past few years.Although the average amount of people not receiving gifts is low, the risk still exists. Please be aware that your mileage will vary. However, we do provide a grinched protection program which allows people to send gifts to those who didn't receive anything at all... even after X-mas!>Can I give you guys stuff?Please send us your Christmas cheer only!>I ALREADY JOINED, HOW DO I FIX SOMETHING?If you need to make changes to your wishlist or address, or anything else:please RE-SEND the application with the changes made as a REPLY to your first e-mail!Having the email thread history allows us to keep track and provide a timely response!Let us know what specific changes were made.///More FAQ///>Is the price of shipping included in the price tier?No shipping costs are NOT included in the tier. Make sure to budget in not only shipping/hidden handling costs but the time and effort it takes to create cards and package the gift.>What tier should I join?Pick whichever tier you feel most comfortable with, however please be aware that we may switch it depending on our ability to match you.>When are the threads going to be?Threads are created only on Fridays/weekends until we get closer to X-mas. The Santas will create them.>What’s a handmade gift?Take a look around in the threads. You’ll see plenty of examples of knitting, laser cut wood, horrifying waifu masks, and much much more. People bake cookies/brownies or buy snacks and supply booze local to their country. You may not get out what you put in, but remember that giving is the most important part.
also, as another note, please make sure to use a normal email address to send your sign up. if you're sending from some autistic /g/ domain or mail service there is a chance outlook is just going to defer or reject your mail.
>>282602722The time has come. And so have I.
I want a red rider bb gun
>>282603087careful you'll shoot your eye out kid
>>282602767This time I'll have to think carefully about the amount of cards that I can realistically produce in one month. Last time I made 13 and almost died during the process.
>Canada Post is on strike AGAINI'm so fucking sorry my country is such a shithole. I really wish it wasn't.
>>282603481It's just a yearly tradition by this point, don't feel too bad about it.
>>282603366I did 13 last year as well and 13 key chains and candy. and ended up taking a 4 day weekend of pto and staying up till 4am so I could binge and get them done early.
>>282603695Let's both take care of ourselves and sleep properly this year.
the tariffs...
>>282602865everyone could just open a proton mail for this if they care about personal info and stuff
>>282602722I want to participate since it's my 10th year but I've been fucked by customs four times already this year and I don't want to indirectly ruin someone elses Christmas. Not to mention I won't be even home for the week leading up to Christmas.
>>282602722It's not even December yet and it's almost Sunday in Europe already
>>282604288>10th yearSame here, now that I think about it. Can't believe I've been doing this for 10 years already. What even is time anymore, and why does it move so fast.
Greetings anons, may I interest you in signing up for homocards this year as well?>What's homocards?A smaller X-mas cards exchange that runs parallel to Secret S/a/nta, featuring MALE anime/manga characters only.To participate, simply copy-paste and fill out the form below, then send it to homocards.santa.mugen@gmail.com.Signups are open until November 1st, 9 PM PST. If you have any special requests, let me know in your email.---Name:Country:FULL Address (check https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address for the correct format to use):How many cards do you want to exchange (0-10):I want to send my cards (choose ONE):a) anywhereb) to my continent onlyc) to my country only (please note that depending on your country, I may not be able to match you)Card Wishlist (this is what will be sent to anyone who gets assigned to send a card to you. Describe here what you'd like to see in your card, e.g. you're husbando, OTP, favorite shows/manga...):Lewd is okay? (Y/N):
>just give us your personal info to doxx you bro, just trust us. -random discordfags
My body is ready. Time to dig out the watercolors again.
>>282605046Soul
>post office blacklisted every non-document going to US because the tariff rules keep changing every other dayGranted, I was only going to send only cards across the pond anyways, but it's still funny how everything keeps turning to shit
>the card I send to Mexico got returned to me last JuneAnon, are you ok? Are you alive? Did the cartel get you?
Album anon, are you here? Here's a card that I got back in January after the event was already over, please include it into the 2024 album. I believe it was sent by JL from WI. Thanks for the beautiful card, the keychain, and the chocolates! They were delicious and I want more. God bless american chocolates.
Been grinding Loomis all year and I think it's finally starting to pay off. Think I'll have to turn it down a notch or two so I don't outshine other anons' cards too hard.
Let's go
Oh boy, I can't believe it's that time already. I'm excited, but>Canada Post on strike again>Japan Post still not shipping to the USA, making it harder for American anons to buy gifts (on top of things being more expensive, but that didn't stop everyone else)Is this even going to be feasible?>>282603366>Last time I made 13 and almost died during the process.I kind of wanna go for it this time, but I'm afraid of that, too.
>>282606380>Is this even going to be feasible?We will find a way. Somehow. And everything will be daijoubou.
>>282606319
>>282606380Damn, so it's DHL/Fedex or nothing?
how bad is shipping from nippon right now to the US? the last time I shipped was before any of the tariffs hit
>>282606380could always do like 7 + 3 rather than 10 + 3
>>282607075I think so. Or UPS and other private carriers, but I don't know what JP stores offer that.And that reminds me, sending gifts to the US may be a problem, too.>>282607224Yeah, better to go for something realistic than half ass it. I'll have to think.
>>282602722It's time. Might be a cards-only year for me unfortunately
Let's fucking go, I've been waiting for this.
I've always missed out of doing this, perhaps this may be the year
>live in leaf land>have an american po boxI think I can do it this year
Surely I can't be grinched 3 times in a row
>>282608108you can always do just cards if you're interested in trying. I did cards my first few years.
>>282608372Hold my biiru
>burgers will have to pay exorbitant fees for shipping, tariffs, or bothKek, the tears will be delicious this year. I got my popcorn ready.
I'm glad I do handmade tier and don't have to worry about insane shipping
>>282609142I'm afraid to ask, but how many US vs. non-US anons were there over the past few years, and how feasible would it be to put them in separate brackets?
>thread has been up for 6 hours>STILL no initialsIt's time to face it, I've been grinched haven't I?
by me
>>282609924Americans make up about ~50-60% of participants, if I remember right.The vast majority of gifts within the most common countries (US, Canada, and the UK) are in the "my country only" bracket already anyway.The issues that anon is talking about are likely to do with actually getting the gifts from Japan or elsewhere into the united states.
>First Melli in a new home by myselfYou fuckers better send me the cutest god damn shit you can possibly find.
I bet we're going to have a lot of gundam on lists this year
Kita!
when 4chan went down earlier this year I was actually kind of worried I may never have another /ss/
>>282607576Same. Can we still send cards to past recipients for the fun of it?
Where is everyone?
>>282612254It's early. September threads tend to die fast. Hardly anyone looks until October.
>>282612318Honestly I wouldn't have seen this thread if I didn't remember it was almost October and ctrl + f'd it.
ST from TX. I got your thank you letter mid year. It was really nice surprise and fun to read months out from the event when I wasn't expecting it. Also a nice pen drawing included in the letter. I'll keep the note mostly to myself, but.>I didn't tear up at episode 23 like I remember doing last time I went through, and I think the lack of tears makes me a bit sad. I hope I'm not growing up or anything ridiculous like that.I actually find that I am much more likely to tear up at absolutely everything as I'm getting older. Joyful moment, hotblooded speeches, nostalgic opening themes, sappy lines, and possibly even sad things. I hope you had a good year and I'm glad we are all still here.
>>282611845Same /a/non, this event was the very first thing I thought of when I first heard that 4chan was kill.
>>282602722>>282604967I thought US and Canadian postal shit was going to end it this year. I'm happy to see that it won't!
>>282605930I'll be lurking, adding all late cards to the album!2011-2024 /ss/ photo albumshttps://pastebin.com/KiFBcHRM
>>282607393>And that reminds me, sending gifts to the US may be a problem, too.Anything declared as a gift that's valued at $100 or lower is exempt from tariffs.
>>282613749I think the main issue is also going to be purchasing items if you're in the US and are shipping from overseas. a lot of people buy stuff from like mandrake and other stores that may be affected.
>>282613863>mandrake
>>282613956whats wrong with mandrake?
>>282612254
>>282612254first few threads before assignments are always a bit slow
>>282613601Thanks album-senpai!
>>282613601Thank you anon, remember to add the ones from these as well:https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/275057218/https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/275306445/
>>282615028Already did! I usually make sure to check the archive at the end of January for any late threads. Everything up until now should be included in the album, but if I skipped any cards my mistake, let me know.
MK from ABDon't think for a goddamn second that I forgot about the late gifts you sent me. This is by far the fattest Moomin I've ever seen but I can assure you I'm taking good care of him. The socks are cool as well. Also it turns out that it was the Turkish delights that gave me the reaction last year, not the cookies. I actually finished the cookies off and they were delicious. I feel tempted to ask for the recipe but kinda feels against the spirit of the event.
>>282615472Obligatory
>>282612905Happy to hear you enjoyed it, anon. It got those drawing juices flowing in me mid-year and now I think I'm ready to spend a few weekends tackling cards with everyone again.
are there many /a/ussies who apply?
>>282616219Check last year's stats.
HOLY SMOKES, SECRET SANTA THREAD
>>282616300NOBODY EXPECTS THE PADORU INQUISITION.
>>282602722Wait, wait, wait!Where did the whole go? I can't believe that it is al;ready time for /ss/, being old really makes the time go faster, huh?
>>282608372>>282608867Damn. Did you guys get anti-grinched, at least?>>282611845Me too. "Who knows if this place will be back at all", is what many thought, I'd bet.>>282613749That's good, at least. Still not sure whether my national post will ship gifts or if that's suspended regardless.Gonna worry about it when/if I get a match with a US anon.
>>282616686This must be the work of an enemy stand.
I moved recently and I have no idea where all my art supplies are
>>282617236>artbig word for your doodles
>>282617265Rude
>>282617236Buy new ones, of the highest quality. Do it for Christmas.
>>282611845And that's why you must live every /SS/ like it will be the last one. Just in case.
>>282616596Over 9000 hours on MS Paint.
>>282618955What would the Padoru inquisition even be after? Grinches?
Gentle Christmas bump.
>>282618955Our chief weapon is surprise...surprise and cheer...cheer and surprise...Our two weapons are cheer and surprise... and merry efficiency.Our THREE weapons are cheer, surprise, a merry efficiency... and an almost fanatical devotion to Santa Loli...OUR FOUR...
>>282620059>>282620256You guys are giving me neat ideas for cards. I hope I get assigned to someone who specifically has Nero from Fate as his waifu.
I won't be able to participate anymore but I have a few supplies left I won't ever use in my life, so I was wondering if anyone would be interested in free mediocre cards done with whatever the hell I can dig from my drawers?
I'm not doing world anymore. US tariffs are through the roof and last year I spent €30 on shipping only to have my shit returned because anon provided a fake address. Someone is getting 2nd hand this year btw hope you like Bocchi the Rock
I shouldn't have any issues receiving cards from non-US anons right?
Here's another card that I received back in January. This one was sent by JS from MO if I'm not mistaken. Thank you so much for this, looking at your card again made me remember that I still need to watch beyond Season 2 of Symphogear, can't believe I haven't watched the rest of the show yet. And my God, the Nettaigyo girls are losing too much saliva with that kiss. Death for lesbian dehydratation. That's how I want to die. Thanks again, and Merry (early) Christmas!
>>282621556I don't think there should be any issues sending/receiving cards from anywhere (unless you live in a country with a non-functional postal service, like Canada). The Tariff nonsense will only affect gifts.
>>282622553>I still need to watch beyond Season 2 of SymphogearYou should, it's great fun.
>>282620059They would be after grinches and Canadian mailmen.
>>282616686ever since 2020 things are going faster and faster. I'm going to be in a retirement home before I know it at this rate
>>282626795Since when were you under the impression that you're not in a retirement home already?
>>282626795We all died back in 2020. What we're currently experiencing is AI hell.
>>282626320
>>282616786My anti-grinch was my second grinch.
>>282603481Ontario?
>>282616291>If you don't live in the US, UK or Canada, you have to sign up for internationalThat sucks.
Can someone tell me what you given/got when you sign up for handmade? I've participated in other ss but not in an /a/ one before
>>282629141Last year I got two custom dolls made by a wonderful anon.
Would it be easier for USA anons to give a nip forwarder address to avoid atrocious shipping costs?
Do I have to specify if I'm doing handmade or $25 dollars?
why is the candian post striking again? I thought they got their demands the last two times?
>>282629481no
>>282628850If you're in the EU it's really not much of an issue as long as you're sending within Schengen. If not, customs declarations for gifts are usually not that hard as long as you don't mind asking the post lady for help
Did they ban Canada yet? After that card with wojaks from last year, I’m refuse to do just cards anymore.
>>282630352I'll add that in my experience EU absolutely excludes UK. The cost and the hassle to send stuff there from my country greatly exceeds those of any proper EU country.
After doing maximum cards last year, I think I'm going to chill out a bit. Think I'm going to move down to $25 gift as well; expensive tiers get stressful enough without having to wonder how much my import taxes are going to be any given day. I can't wait to see how scuffed the postal system gets this christmas time. Should be fun to watch from the sidelines at the very least.
>>282630878Same, though its also a combination of having most of the official merch I actually want and just preferring art at this point. I had planned on making some small 3d printed goodies too but my printer is busted....
>>282629141The handmade/$25 tier is basically anything goes as long as it's on topic to the person's wishlist, /a/ related, and more than a card. This could be anything from a printed mug, a couple volumes of manga, a prize figure, a stamp set, a carved wooden thing, etc. Occasionally you get one or two anons who goes way too hard and make rare artifacts to send, but those tend to get burnt out easily.
>>282629141You can check some archived threads:https://pastebin.com/u/SecretSanta2017and card/gift photos to get some ideas:https://pastebin.com/KiFBcHRM>>282630625Can confirm. Just the shipping is already a lot more expensive. Customs forms aren't that much of a hassle, but an extra annoyance you don't have to deal with otherwise.
tariffs this year are going to cause an artistic resurgence with people trying handmade stuff
>>282631707>this yearWhat about the next years...?
>>282631992Nuclear winter
Sorry anon, I let them die once.
>>282632499
>>282632499How could you.
>>282632499NOOOOOOOOOO
>>282602722>It's finally that time of the year!It's still September you fuck. Give other holidays a chance.
>>282633198You do realize the hosts need to collect sign ups and send them out so people can send their gifts out by December 1st at the latest?
>>282632499what does clean do?
>>282633628Removes the poop obviously.
>>282627846Cute.
87 days Lets have another great year
>>282634992One year ago I didn't even know who this girl was. Now I know too much.
It's been a bit since I participated but I feel pretty comfortable jumping in this year! I recently learned how to sew so maybe I'll make tiny plushies to make up for overpriced JP goods.Gonna need a bit to send out my participation email though, I wanna make sure I'm not gonna back out last minute.
I’ve been grinched for the last 3 years in different tiers each time. I’m good. You guys have fun.
>>282635160>Knew shit all about Umas a year ago outside of Teio poster>Now completely hooked to the franchiseHorse pussy is too strong a force.
>>282635160I hope my yearly recommendations helped push you to check it out
EMERGENCY BUMP!!!
>>282637278It's almost monday you can just let it die anon
I'm gonna have to fork out for flu jab this year so I don't fucking die for three weeks after finishing only half my cards. Everything hits worse after lockdown.
>>282634992I've become Umapilled after watching Oguri's anime this year. Teio a cute.
>>282612905That's an ugly shit piece of art.
>>282637278lmao
>>282635396LWA was trash.
>>282639856>>282639894>>282639914Samefag
>>282612905>>282635396>>282640457samefag
My favorite time of the year. Got time to make my submission perfect this time.
start the nogwill the nog from last year still be good? I have some left
ready to send my application!
>>282642862I'm not ready at all. Still need to decide how many cards I want to produce this year.
>>282602722yay!
>>282648096Just let it die.
This is gonna be my very first one so I hope you enjoy the drawings I do for you anons! I'll put alot of effort into them and write you some nice things too! I'll send out a few weeb gifts to boot
>>282648376>This is gonna be my very first oneHello anon, welcome to Secret Santa. Please enjoy your time here. Try to keep your sanity intact until the very end. It will not be an easy task, but please try your best.
I feel pretty illegitimate to participate this year. I've neglected /a/ and anime.
>>282648569I barely watched anything seasonal this year. It has mostly been older anime and manga for me.But if you participated in the last years, why not this year, too? The more, the merrier.
>>282648569My brother in Christmas, this year I've watched nothing but older shows and that won't stop me from participating. Do at least one or two cards, come on.
>>282648569I watch at most 1 or 2 new anime each year, and spend most of my time watching/reading pre-00s stuff, but that's never stopped me from taking part in /ss/!
>>282648569So you’ve grown up.
>>282648569I feel weird because I have only watched old 90's stuff this year and haven't seen anything this season
>nobody has watched anything new Looks like we're all in good company.
>>282650155I've been too busy watching Hidamari Sketch. Yeah yeah, I know. Took me too long to finally watch the wides. But now I can proudly add them into my list.
>>282602722>Secret santa alreadyJESUS FUCKING CHRIST, NOT AGAIN, GIVE ME BACK MY TIME AAAAAAAIIEEEEE
>>282613601Was it really 2016 when I took part last?Not that I think I will, times have not been kind for my fun funds.
>>282651261It still feels like it was yesterday when I was drawing the 2024 cards. Time is a mysterious entity.
>>282650410Which wide would you wide
>>282650155I watched Apocalypse Hotel which was really good, yes even the Tanukis.
>>282652616All of them except Sae.
>>282652674That show was trash.
