Drawing Ideas While drawing names out of a hat or bowl is simple and effective, there are other ways to draw names for a Christmas gift exchange that can get everyone in the gift-giving mood.

1. Draw a line for a floor. 2. Draw a Christmas Tree. Add decorations if you feel so inclined. 3. Draw a star on top of your tree. 4. Draw a fireplace with a mantel next to the tree. 5.

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