Make sure that everyone in the office is involve, including the directors, if possible and that no one is left out or make to feel that he or she is not a part of the group. Remember, it’s an office-wide activity where all the employees are a part of the gift exchange. Then fix the price or cost of the gift, say something between $10 to $15 so that, again, no one is made to feel lower or higher than the other. Keep in mind – this is an office-wide activity for fun. And as all gift exchanges are, keep secret of your gifts no matter what. Then, fixed up a day, probably a holiday, for the occasion where all the employees put their gifts in a box and are drawn one by one. This would rightly make it the employee holiday gifts.
Having said that, it is very important a proper date and day is fixed for the occasion so that nobody misses the fun. Remember, this is for fun to remove the work load for sometime and recharge your energy with your colleagues. And having fixed the day, it is equally important the occasion is organised or held at scheduled. This will speak a lot about the organising attitude of your office.