➡️🎄 When the pumpkin spice hasn’t even worn off your tail yet, but suddenly… it’s tinsel time.
One day you’re a spooky siren luring sailors under the full moon, and the next, you’re decking the reefs with holly and humming “Jingle Shells.” 😅
But ready or not, the holidays are swimming in fast — which means it’s time for the 3rd Annual FSM “Sea”cret Santa & Holiday Swim! 🧜♀️🎁✨
🎄 Here’s the splash:
Even if you aren’t joining the “Sea”cret Santa gift exchange, come join us for our cozy holiday swim! Bring cookies, baked goodies, cocoa, or tea to share and spread that warm, salty holiday cheer. 🫖🍪
🎅 For our “Sea”cret Santa participants:
This year, we’re doing a THEME! Our 2025 Theme is:
🌊 🐚Message in a Bottle !🐚🌊
Each gift must fit into a small “message in a bottle”–style container or seashell pouch.
🎁 Ideas: Handwritten note of affirmation or encouragement/positivity, handmade tiny art, poetry, Mini jewelry, charms, handwritten notes, essential oils, you get the “picture”!
• 💰 Gift limit: $30 max (we encourage handmade gifts — your creativity is the real treasure!)
• 🎁 Swap Day & Swim: Monday, Dec 22, 10 AM at Alexander Springs (we’ll confirm with a poll soon)
• ⏰ Gift deadline: Jan 1 (in person or shipped)
• 🪄 Sign up by Nov 24 — names will be drawn Nov 25!
• 🌊 Please only sign up for the exchange if you plan to participate fully.
• 🌍 International mers — don’t forget to check the international shipping box! Shipped gifts deadline is Jan 1, 2026. Please state in your profile and on the official thread whether or not you intend to attend the exchange. Make sure to check the shipping box if you are NOT attending the in person gift exchange!
Think of it as a chance to share a piece of what makes you special with your podmates — whether it’s something sparkly, handmade, or straight from your merheart. 💙
So hang up your turkey hat🦃, grab your Santa shell🐚, and let’s make this season merry, bright, and just a little bit salty. 🎅🌊
Happy Holidays from FSM! 🎁✨
To keep things simple and fair, please read and understand the official policy below:
OFFICIAL FLORIDA SPRINGS MERMAIDS “SEA”CRET SANTA POLICY:
Once matches are assigned, all gift exchanges are managed by individual participants. The Florida Springs Mermaids Admins are not responsible for gifts sent, received, or missing. There will be no compensation or replacement for unreceived gifts.
🥳 Join the party:
https://www.elfster.com/gift-exchanges/10717fee-8332-4878-ba5d-2a5c5f970b02/?join=mta3
❓ What's a secret gift exchange? It's where participants are randomly assigned to one another to purchase a gift anonymously. The gift receiver won't know who it is until the day of the reveal. It's the easiest and most fun way to gift!
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