It's that time of the year for signups again! We have just a bit over a week left before signups close, so if you haven't signed up yet now is the time! We will be going though a large list of signups this evening in our backlog, so if you haven't not received a response yet don't fret!copy pasta begins next post.
Fill 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?November 1st 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.as.
>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.
Cute Lina
also, 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.we're also trying to match handmade with handmade if requested, so if you're planning to make actual crafts and other homemade items for your gift and also want to receive them, please let us know and we can try to match you with somebody also making something
>>283269758The time has come once more.
>>283269810Damnit, I forgot to mention her on my list. Next year for sure.
>>283269978anon you can just update your list. we don't mind.
>>283270136I know, and I'll probably send an updated version before the deadline hits me like a train. Give me a few more days to think about which other characters I forgot about.
Only one week left for homocards sign-ups. Don't procrastinate.>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):
>>283270683>Don't procrastinateI will join at the last possible minute and you can't stop me!
reminder to drink heavily before making your list
I must go now, my bed needs me. I'm sure more characters that I forgot to include on my list will be revealed to me in my dreams. Good night everyone.
>haven't written any wishlists or emailed anyone yetI'm just too sleepy!
>>283272268This but before writing anon's letter.
>>283272338>too sleepyWAKE TF UP.
>>283272375I am JUSTWAY TOOOOOOOSLEEEEEEEEEEEPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>283272542Take a nap
>>283272375NO
>>283272882Time for my forever sleep
>>283272338Same, gotta try to throw my wishlist together by the end of the weekend and email one of my old santas that I was gonna send a card to.
Would it be going too far to ask my Santa out for coffee?
>>283275246Yes.Tea is better.
>>283275246>Getting coffee>Not going on an all night rager with your Santa before they give you your gift at 3am and run off into the night.
USanons, how much are we budgeting for tariffs and shipping? Last year I had around $120 in charges in the $150+ tier, but it's been a minute since I bought from Nihon and want to have realistic expectations.
>>283275246Depends on your Santa, but if they're close, couldn't hurt to ask I guess.I'm not gonna let someone I don't really know into my house, but I don't think I'd have a problem meeting up with an anon somewhere. I've had kinda close anons a couple times though and no one really asked.
>>283276310Why didn’t you?
>>283275246yes
A REMINDER THAT THIS IS THE LAST /SS/ IN EUROPE BEFORE THE MUSLIM INVADERS OUTLAW IT.
>>283275246I already told you one week ago, I don't like coffee. Give me carbonated drinks.
>>283275246Only if we both agree to cosplay as our favorite animu characters
Here is your gift bro
>>283278259You also aren’t coming to any meetings between Santa’s so what does it matter?
>>283279652You'd have to be crazy and/or Canadian to assist to a meeting filled with /a/utists. That's exactly the kind of meeting that would end with someone dying.
Do you guys have all of your art supplies acquired already?
>>283281248standing by for the lastest moment
>>283281248I moved not too long ago and while I know where most of the supplies are, I'm fairly certain I have lost stuff like my scissors.
>>283269758This weekend I will send my form, for sure this time!
>>283281248I bought all of mine one month ago.
There was a bloody Naruto advent calendar at the store. If anyone of you has shit taste, I will send you one as soon as the assingments are out
>>283281300I hope you can find your scissors soon. Those are a very important part of cheer-making.
>>283282903What counts as shit taste?
>>283284712Anything that isn't what 1:1 what I like.
>>283284712Your taste can officially be declared as shit if your list contains any anime or manga produced after 1974.
>>283284774>>283285064Should be easy enough to get that advent calendar if I get assigned to anon, then.
>>283281300I know how you feel, I just moved over the last two months myself. Luckily my card cutting board and stamp stuff are accounted for, but I can't find my tools at fucking all. Shit's a pain.
This year I am making my wishlist much longer, with explanations for what I like. I am sorry.
>4 days with no reply from santalooks like my taste was too shit
>>283285208I don't care about reasons for liking things
>>283285607I already said I'm sorry man
>>283285208I care about reasons for liking things
>>283285208I will ENJOY reading your long list and there's nothing anyone can do to stop me.
>on /a/ for over a decade (certified newfag)>first time participatingThis is gonna be... fun?
>>283286057No, it will be awful
>>283286057Yes, it will be funful.
>>283285064>my favourite show is from 1972We're all gonna make it
>hot cocoa ordered>just bought some eggnog and art supplies>going to local Japanese grocery this weekend to get candy for cards ahead of timeI am so ready for assignments in a few weeks
>>283289398>favourite show is from 1972I perceive you are an individual of elevated tastes. https://youtu.be/XRmzkAT3bLI?si=fCMwlSeNEGEFL2fY
>>283289988You were very close but also slightly off
>no one wanted a char cardhonestly i'm a little disappointed
>>283289449I need to hit my local asian market come the end of the month, I'll definitely have some goodies for my card anons.
>>283290223Oh, dammit. I knew it was going to be something from Go Nagai, had a 50% chance of choosing the correct answer.
>>283290268Huh? Signups aren't even closed/assignments not out, what do you mean? Did you ask people who wants one outside of the official card exchange?
>>283290444Better luck next year, Chinese Satan.>>283290268I forskin forgot to email you but I most assuredly will do it eventually
>>283290505I think it's that anon from last week that was wanting to make people char cards separately
>>283280292>I don’t want friends with the same hobbiesYour losz
>>283291623I had friends once. They all died in a terrible accident and now I'm one of those anime villains who don't believe in friendship. And yet, I joined this event because part of me believes that the protagonist of this story will use the power of Christmas to make me believe in the magic of friendship again while this plays on the background:https://youtu.be/mW61VTLhNjQ?si=2T0X88Btcg-DBvk_
>>283292127Vtubers are forbidden
>>283290506my disappointment was immense this past week. I truly felt like i agreed with him on his views of humanity and earth kek but just please do so soon-ish so i have time to mail and make them!
>>283292127>faggot that spends his time listening to e-whores has a shit opinionIn other news water is wet
>>283292535>my disappointment was immense this past week. I truly felt like i agreed with him on his views of humanity and earthOk well I'd prefer to have seasons other than just winter, so I'll try to get on it soon, before this thread dies at least!>still have to pick a favourite CharIt's like asking me which anime character could be a mother to me
I forgot to tell the Santas that my postal service is unable to ship packages to America this year but cards are even exempt.I'm sure it'll be fine...
>>283293032>being allergic to sending them an updateWhy are anons like this? They've come forward saying it's fine.Just send them a mail.
>>283293032Maybe you should update your form and mention that in the "anything else on your mind" section. Because if you clicked on "anywhere" for gifts, there's a high chance that you will be assigned to someone from the US.
>>283292992>Ok well I'd prefer to have seasons other than just winter,there is nothing stopping anyone for sending mail at other parts of the year!
is canada's post still fucked this year?
>>283293201Yeah but a nuclear winter would make me too morose to make or send cards
>>283293889not still fucked, fucked again
>>283270794No do better, send it in the last possible second with email scheduling and truly be the last person to sign up.
>>283293948Oh I meant like first day of summer or Valentine's day not nuclear winter.
>>283294221I will consider this, thanks for the idea.
>>283294433No, I meant that regarding anon agreeing with Char's views on humanity, the latter tried to drop a colony on earth, which would cause a nuclear winter + genocide and render the earth uninhabitable. So if anon became too jaded, it would be hard to send any cards!>tfw you'll never get a Valentine's day card from anon
>>283293889Are you a Canadian?
>>283294660I'll send you a Valentine's day card.
I haven't bought card supplies yet
>>283298153Get out of the bed and go right now, you lazy little girl.
>>283298153You still got a week, go back to sleep
>>283297594It can't be helped, I suppose. Looks like I'll have to stay alive until then. That is, of course, assuming that anon isn't a big stinky fibber.
even if it's just a few episodes, I'm going to try to watch some of the shows each of my card anons mention this year before I make their card
>>283299840I thought it was a common courtesy to do so.
>>283293032what country doesn't ship to America? Tariff issues I'm guessing?
>>283301759My country also put up a notice about not sending anything above simple mail to the USA since August. It boils down to "Those new terms are pretty troublesome and many shipping companies across Europe have also halted operations with USA clients. We're cutting packages off until we can all figure out a new working process for this".
I normally do 10 cards, so busy this year I'm caught between doing less or losing sleep making all of them. something very fun about making so many cards I don't know if I want to let go of this year though.
>>283303049Do less and put in more effort.This may be an unpopular opinion but people who do 13 cards usually just mass produce low effort cards.
>>283298153I've been using the same supplies for 5 years. The only thing I've replaced in that whole time is a tube of pritt stick
>>283301759>>283302127The only other way to send mail in America is through companys that accepts it. Even Mexico with Canada just stop sending through normal ways. You can send it in Mexico and Canada the package will arrive as expected but anything being sent to USA postmail will be rejected.
Since this (probably) is the last thread before assignments it's about time I post this. After the threads ended another package sent by VA from France arrived. I'm not sure whether the Santa's were still checking their mail, but I hope my message was passed on and that you're participating this year too. It was very much appreciated, so thank you! Danbo and Yotsuba ended up accompanying the physical Yotsubato manga set that I have, they ended up fitting quite nicely on that bookshelf. And I'd actually been eyeing the Onsa for a while, so I was happy to finally get it. At some point I'll have to grab the Hane too and maybe just create a full display cabinet for baiku and /o/ figgies in general -- that stuff is great. The chocolate was way better than any chocolate I normally eat, and of course you already knew that I liked your liquor. Did you do anything with your brewing plans for this year or did it end up just being a one time thing?Does the address from your 2023 gift list still work? I'd like to send you another card this year.
>>283303946Even some of the private couriers are rejecting packages to the US now, or they were a few weeks ago. UPS has a horrendous backlog of things waiting to clear customs at the moment.
I'm going to win the holy grail war so I can wish for global postal services being normal for one holiday season
I thought I'd get the motivation to sign up with less than week to go, but looks like it's not happening this year. Have fun anontachi.
>>283304192anon it takes like 5 minutes to doganbare
I tried rewriting my wishlist and it ended up coming out almost the exact same as previous years. I spent 2 weeks on this damnit.
>>283304267How are the word counts between the last one and this one?
>>283303967Link to that doujin?
>>283304560How fucking lazy and retarded are you? There's only 60 results total on sadpanda for that character and it comes up within the first 10.
>>283304771Anon wanted me to answer on his behalf, saying that he is very, very lazy.
>>283304494I have a little bit higher word count this year because of some word changes and the section I have for some recent shows that I liked (I change the shows in that section every year).
>>283304789You can convey the message that he should kill himself next.
>>283304837>an increase in autism words for the wishlist essayIf I get it, I'm going to read it at least TWICE
>>283303097I do 13 cards every year and I always put maximum effort into all of them. It's not like I have anything better to do with my life, all my effort and energy goes into card making.
60 days.
>>283303967Damn, I'm jealous. I need anons to gift me doujins.
>>283305708Mentioning that you collect them and having good taste should help.
>>283305949That would be too much prompting, in my opinion. I think the surprise of my Santa going out of his way to get me a doujin is more hilarious.
>>283306059For what's it worth, I include doujins more or less every year because they're cheap
>>283286057same, I want to go simple and just make a card but I'm scared of ruining the xmas of the other anon
>>283306093Anon, please check the archives. Simple cards are usually the most loved ones. It's less about the quality and more about the effort. You spent some of your time to make something special for someone, that alone is worth it
>>283293889Currently quasi fucked, rotating strikes, some offices are striking well others are working.I honestly expect them to go full fucker again on us before Christmas.As much as I'd like to join in on this myself, I don't want to screw someone over because our postal system sucks.
>>283305708I asked for a doujin specifically one year, for the hell of it. I'm a bit too self-conscious to do it again though.
>>283306093You will not ruin anyone's Christmas. Everything will be okay, daijoubou even.
>>283306059I kind of get it, but off-handedly mentioning you collect or don't mind (SFW/NSFW) doujinshi shouldn't be too much. If you just mention series you like followed by an "oh, I collect doujinshi by the way", that makes it suspiciously sound like a nudge in that direction. But people like to include what stuff they do or do not collect, e.g. "I don't have the space for figures" or something along those lines, too. >>283306093Receiving a card doesn't ruin anyone's Christmas. Not receiving one might.So go for it, it's fun.
>>283304267Oh anon I really hope you're matched with me
Please don't send me unrequested porn doujins of my waifu. She's a pure maiden and I don't want to see her performing lewd acts.
Just thought of a genius idea for handmade tier because I have no creativity>get matched with anon and see his waifu and watch her show>go outside and take IRL photos of places that either are or look similar or evoke the same emotions as his waifus show>use epic (non-existent) photoshop skills to photoshop his waifu onto scenes in a photobook>this way i went out and actually put in effort even though i can't create wellWhat do you think lads
>>283307239I don't know man, I think I'd be happy knowing that my list made you go outside and take some pictures. I wish I had the energy and the motivation to do that.
>>283307239It's like a step above a custom mug.
>>283307828What else am I supposed to do then? I can't draw or build or knit or anything
>>283307854You don't have to do handmade. There is no handmade only tier.
>>283307871Handmade is where the SOVL is thoughJust buying something isn't fun
>>283307875you're a golem, you don't have a soul anyway.
>>283307875I WILL buy your love and there's nothing you can do about it
>>283307912>handmaking something is being a golemHuh
>>283307942>reading comprehension sasuga golem
Indians and Chinese WILL be getting grinched and I WILL join next year with a new name and post office box
>>283307929You can't buy love. That's something that I've learned from my ugly bastard doujins. They get all the pussy in the world, but zero love.
>>283307239As long as it's well made I wouldn't mind receiving something like that for the handmade tier.
>>283307239>>283309422>Dear anon,>I hope you enjoy this. It was hard getting here on foot, but well worth the effort.>Merry Christmas!
>>283307239>>283310169Jokes aside, if you did it as a fake photobook and got creative with the "waifu IRL" bits, it actually sounds pretty fun.
how do you go about with gifts that you order, generally (its my hajimete) because i would have to order it to me , repackage with other stuff then send againIs there even enough time for that?
>>283311835Correct and yes. You have about a month to get gifts and send them, a bit more if you're cutting it close.Check the shipping deadlines for your local postal service to make sure when you'd have to send everything for it to arrive in time.
>>283307239Last year I got a bunch of beautiful photos of irl Japan taken by anon and I appreciated them immensely. In fact I loon at them from time to time.
I always do gifts, but thanks to tariffs all international mail towards America is restricted to letters. I will be forced to make cards.Since there are 2 types of card, if I join both are they cumulative? Like if I put 10 cards and 3 whitelist does that make it 13? or 10, of which 3 are whitelist?
>>283314277>are they cumulative?Yes.
>>283307239This is on par with those Facebook or Deviantart images you see made by third worlders where they photoshop their waifu into a picture of them with their arm around her.
>>283306779What with all the talk of doujins I considered editing my wishlist to make mention of them but this too would bother me
tariffs this year are going to create a butterfly effect that results in the best year for cards in a while
>>283315589>I am poor, therefore everyone else must also be
>>283315114I don't know anon, an album of well-made photos akin to this could be pretty soulful. Especially if you give some thought to it and put the girl in locations your anon might know, for example
>>283316295I'll be waiting for you to get good enough at Photoshop to do that. You've got a month and a half.
>>283316315A month and a half is more than enough to do that if you have two hands and half a brain
>>283316443Actions speak louder than words.
>>283315589Our local /SS/ scientists determined that cards this year will be made with a 21.47% more amount of love this year.
This is the fourth time I'm participating and I just felt like saying that I'm glad /ss/ is still around, it's always the highlight of my year. For that reason alone I'm glad the site didn't vanish a few months ago.
>>283318102Honestly, one of my first thoughts when I contemplated the possibility that the site might not even be up again was>but what about secret santa?Glad we're all still here.
>>283318195Given that a bunch of anons posted about how they don't browse /a/ except for the /ss/ threads anymore in previous threads, that doesn't mean much.
>>283318102I still can't believe that the infamous hacker known as 4chan was outhacked by someone else. That was crazy. Anyways, I'm also glad that we're still here and I can't wait to get my assignments and spend an entire month drawing cards. It's always a great experience and I wouldn't change It for anything.
Signup form submitted! Looking forward to participating again.
>>283319843I have never encountered a list that mentioned Nick and Lever, but one day it will happen and by God, I'm scared. I can already imagine myself spending four hours trying to imitate the artstyle of the manga as close as possible, then looking at the drawing and thinking "it still looks bad". And what I'm trying to say here is that I need more people to mention series with manly-looking characters or my drawings will never truly improve.
>>283320937>I need more people to mention series with manly-looking charactersSounds like homocards would be your best bet?
>>283320937Fuck you I'll add them to my wishlist just for you Anon.
>>283321205Next year I'll try joining for at least two or three homo cards, I promise. Not this time because I already signed up for 13 /SS/ cards and my hands are full, but next year I'll probably join for 7 normal cards, 3 whitelisted, and 3 homocards.
>>283299143I'll send you a cherry Christmas and Valentine's Day chat card anon. Just for you
>>283321448I don't sign up for homo cards because the 801 threads are insufferable with like 2 anons that are fun to talk to. Why would I send them gifts if I don't want to talk to to them
Finally sent my list in. Can't wait to start making cards and gifts and spoiling my anons!
>>283316295This is more what I had in mind
>>283322009>BravernHey Santas, please send this anon's list to me. This is very important, a matter of life or death. Thank you.
>>283322189Why is that child nearly naked?
>>283322009Huh, I probably didn't put bravern on my list this year. Let it be known, for any anon who get me, I'll be happy with a bravern card too. Thanks
>>283323182>childHow rude. Lulu is a mature, functional adult being. And honestly I don't remember the context of that scene, so I can't give you a real answer.
>>283323564But how will I be able to identify your list if I get you? I need a hint.
>>283323572She is pretty cute, I'll give this series a shot,
>>283323655That's great, but don't blame me if the show turns out to be gayer than you expected.
>>283324314It's fine, I'm not gay but I fap to traps at least once a month
>>283324428that's gay
>>283325099Nah, it's not because they're wearing skirts and dresses and look like girls
>>283289449I'm still thankful with the anon that recommended me Atsumare a few christmas ago. That was a fun read
>>283325164
>>283321727If it helps any, the people I get in homocards are usually the same ones that have been participating for many years now. They're people who write long paragraphs about what they like, and I suspect a number have given up on the threads and don't post as much these days. Most of what I see on wishlists are series that don't get posted, particularly pre-digipaint anime and recent manga. That's the impression I have at least.
>>283325987>the homocard anons are old, jaded and barely participate in the threadsWow, you're really convincing people to join.
>>283326337Ah, I see, you just hate everyone then. Carry on.
>>283322189I hope we get matched anon! I was sad none of my matches had Bravern on their list last year though someone did send me a beautiful Bravern card. Need more Bravern fans.
>>283326652is the manga tl'd?
>>283269758>Slayersfag posts AIslopYou'd think being an oldfag would have some wisdom and brain cells due to not being an iPad baby, but damn...
>>283326726>the "new" Santa>oldfagIn your dreams. SantaLoli and Faggot probably weren't either.
>>283326726Didn't know AI knew how to use CSP brushes like that.
>>283326726anon thats a game CG from 2020
>>283326692No idea, but haven't seen anything so I doubt it.
>>283325099There's nothing gay about a cute little girly penis
>>2832697582011 - 2025 /ss/ photo albums of cards and giftshttps://pastebin.com/KiFBcHRM2017 - 2025 /ss/ thread archives https://pastebin.com/u/SecretSanta2017Previous thread:>>283104325
I'll likely skip this year since my national postal service isn't looking too good...
>>283328547t. Canadian
>>283328533>>283286057>>283306093>>283306122Newfriends, lurkers and returning anons might want to check out the album archives to have an idea what to expect to receive or what cards and gifts they might want to give out. Rereading past threads will show that most anons love even the stickest of figures as long as it was done with love or at least enough sense of humor.>>283303967If anyone receives late cards or gifts and want them to be included in the archives, post the them in the thread so album anon could add them. It doesn't have to be just from last year's, any past gifts/cards are accepted (At least I'm pretty sure they are.)
>>283328695Some card ideas to get you inspired.
>>283328695/ss/ probably doesn't get all that many new participants each year. Maybe a handful or so.
I love you!
>>283323572>>283323564>tfw you're not her giant robot uncle
>>283328533every time I look through these albums I realize just how bad my art is. at least it's normally soulful
