Welcome All!
It seems as though this year flew by, as it is already time for Secret Santa 2007! I sure can't believe it, so if you need a moment or two to catch your breath in realization that it's almost the Holiday season, I will allow it. My sense of humor has obviously not gotten any less lame, but what the heck.This very website will house all the information you could ever need for all your Secret Santa-ing needs. Hopefully, this year will be the smoothest running year yet. I am always, always open to suggestions on better ways to run this operation, and if you have them don't be afraid to email at anna.is.santa@gmail.com!
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If you are wondering what the crap Secret Santa is, all I have to say is: were you raised under a rock? Or without fun!? Secret Santa is a group activity, usually done in real life with actual gifts. A group of people anonymously exchanges names and proceeds to get gifts for that person. Then, when loads of fun has been had there is a big reveal where everyone finds out who got them great gifts.Well, at TFL we do it. But we have more fun, because ours requires no money. Just the use of the interwebs, and probably Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop. That's right, digital gifts! Fanlisting codes, wallpapers, layouts, banners, calendars, you name it, someone will make it.
This is my third year organizing this, and I am really excited! In 2005 we had 51 participants, in 2006 we had 81, so I am excited (and a little bit nervous) for 2007! Maybe we will reach 100!? Though, I may crawl into a corner and cry for a little bit, I am pumped for this year!
Let the celebrations begin!
Updates
October 18, 2007 - I promise, I am not as crazy as I look for starting this as early as I did. In the last few years, I have run into some snags in the system. I am starting a few weeks early for the simple fact that I don't want as many snags, and I am much busier this year with school and work.Rules
Everyone hates them, but honestly they need to be followed with so many people participating. So yes, they are important. Follow them or suffer the consequences of getting ugly, rotten potatoes for gifts. Or Santa mooning you. Yeah, he will do it. He ain't got no fear, yo.01. First off, please give me a valid e-mail address that you want to receive all information pertaining to your Secret Santa at. This will also be the e-mail address that your Secret Santa will get to send you gifts. I would suggest that you create an e-mail address to send gifts from, though there is one that the group can use as a whole. That information will be sent out with your Secret Santa assignments. I do not need to know this e-mail address!
02. Don't be an asshat and just sign up to receive gifts. Sure, getting gifts is awesome but the holiday season is about giving! If you don't give, you ain't gettin'. If you are a crappy Santa (ie, not sending gifts), your Secret Santa will be informed, and you won't be getting anymore gifts from them. Except maybe a moldy potato and a visit from a dirty prostitute with herpes.
03. The reason Secret is in the title, is because it's supposed to be a secret. Don't tell people! Of course, due to graphic styles and such it might be easy to guess but don't go talking about it in public. Amongst you and your friends is fine, but don't go blurting out the secret to someone who doesn't want to be exposed. I will send the dirty prostitute with herpes your way.
04. Now, I understand that not everyone at TFL gets along. It's not that we are evil (well, some of us might be a little evil), it just happens! It doesn't make us bad people, just human. If you absolutely know that the person I assign you won't work out, please let me know! I want you to have fun making all your presents, and really if you wish large amounts of pain and ugly pimples on your person, it won't be any fun.
05. The first gifts must be sent off no later than a week after the Secret Santa assigments are sent out. You will receive one warning letter and then you will be dropped after 48 hours. Your gift giver will receive someone new, and your receiver will be given to someone else. (More exact dates will come later.) From then, until December 25th, two gifts (or more!) must be sent each week.
More rules may come later, so be sure to check back here before the fun gets underway!
Calendar of Events
November 22, 2007 - Application cut off, any applications sent after the 22nd won't be included. I am very busy, and I have finals the second week in December, so I will need time to study for them as well.November 26, 2007 - Without sounding too dirty, today would be the pullout day. If you realized that you may not have all the time you thought you had and are unable to participate this year please let me know before this date. No hard feelings or dirty prostitutes involved!
December 1, 2007 - This is estimated, as I hope to have them sent on or before this day. But, this will hopefully be the day that your Secret Santas appear in your inbox. There will be more information in the e-mail "packet" that you receive, but I expect a reply to this e-mail letting me know that you are still interested (or not).
December 8, 2007 - If the first date follows through, this would be the cut off for your first gift to be sent. Warning e-mails will be sent out today.
December 10, 2007 - The removal of inactive Santas. This is also a very sad anniversary in my life, so I may not be around much. Or, in all actuality I probably won't give two shits on this day. So, be prepared for the wrath of removal without a second thought. Holly jolly joy, right?
December 30, 2007 - I decided to change the big reveal date up a little bit. We aren't following any specific holiday's timeline, so I decided to push the date back a little bit. Hey, that means more gifts! So yes, the big reveal day of fun shall be today. This is also my momasita's birthday, so depending on how we are celebrating that specific holiday (yes, holiday) the official reveal (with a pretty list and everything) may come later. You are welcome to reveal yourself today though! And, by reveal I expect there to be no nudity involved. Boobs stay in shirts, balls stay in pants.
Submission Form
Because of all the quirks that people may have with fandoms, people, etc. there is no real way to set up a fancy script for this without me having to tweek the results anyway. So, as with all the previous years, this will be hand selected. Just copy and paste, fill out all the applicable information, and sent it off to anna.is.santa@gmail.com!It is very important that you copy and paste it just as you see it, removing any italicized text before filling it out. It will make everything a lot easier. If there is any other information that you feel like including, please do!
If you realize before November 26, 2007 that you are unable to participate this year, please e-mail me as soon as possible.
Name/Alias:
TFL Board Username:
E-Mail: This would be the e-mail that you want to receive gifts at, I don't care what e-mail address you use to send out gifts.
URL(s):
Age:
Gender:
Screen Resolution:
I Heart My Fandom:
This would just be a good place to list all your fandom-y interests. Categorizing them would make the easiest for your Secret Santa (ie: Actors, Characters, TV Shows, Movies, etc.) Other things you may want to include here are your favorite colors, styles, etc. Another thing that might be smart to list here is how you can receive files (zip, rar, etc.) just so that downloading can be made easier!
Things That Make Me Want To Throw Up Funny Colors:
Now, this would be where you nicely list all the things that hold no interest to you, like the color pink making you want to cry or Star Wars making your brain hurt.
Santa, My List Is Long This Year!:
Everyone has got some idea as to what they want. Here would be where you list what you would be interested in getting this year. (ie: I would really like some codes for my apple fanlisting! And maybe some Grey's Anatomy wallpapers!)
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I Am Grateful, But I Have One Small Favor Please and Thank You
I am completely understanding that there are people that you just may not want to be a Secret Santa to, or there may be someone that you really want to be a Secret Santa to (yay!). Whatever the reason (no details are required) please, please let me know. I will hold no grudges and think nothing less of you. It's important for you to be having fun while you are making gifts. So, if you have any personal preferences, including a specific person, fandom, or anything of the like, please let me know. Obviously, this information will not be passed on to your Secret Santa.
Replacement Santa:
If you are willing to be a replacement Santa for someone whose Santa goes awol (*hiss*), finds out halfway through they don't have time, something comes up, etc. etc. please let me know here! I may, or may not hump your leg a little bit if you say yes. Just a warning.
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This site is just for informational purpose for TFL's 2007 Secret Santa. I am a poor college student, so obviously I mean no harm. If you are the dirty prostitute with herpes that I mentioned a few times, and wish to sue you are welcome to e-mail me. I would suggest going to the doctor first, maybe asking for a prescription for Valtrex?Remember, Santa knows when you are sleeping, so don't be a dickwad or he will kick your ass. Or he will sig those reindeer on you. Or maybe both.
All questions, comments, suggestions, fan mail, money, nail clippings, and creepy stalker letters can be sent to anna.is.santa@gmail.com.