The latest articles on DEV Community by Julien (@thegipsyjew). https://dev.to/thegipsyjew https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4239331%2F09591627-f136-49dc-8771-e3a426c7ec62.png https://dev.to/thegipsyjew en Julien Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:43:26 +0000 https://dev.to/thegipsyjew/le-lutin-the-free-family-tool-that-actually-makes-christmas-lists-secret-santa-easy-pi0 https://dev.to/thegipsyjew/le-lutin-the-free-family-tool-that-actually-makes-christmas-lists-secret-santa-easy-pi0 <h1> Le Lutin: The Free Family Tool That Actually Makes Christmas Lists &amp; Secret Santa Easy </h1> <p>Hey everyone 👋</p> <p>I built <strong>Le Lutin</strong> (le-lutin.com), a free web app that helps families manage Christmas wish lists and Secret Santa without the usual chaos.</p> <p>No more “three people bought the same gift”, endless WhatsApp groups, or ruined surprises.</p> <h3> What it does: </h3> <ul> <li> <strong>Shared family wish lists</strong> Everyone adds what they want. Others can reserve gifts in secret.</li> <li> <strong>Lists for kids (and grandparents)</strong> Parents can manage lists for children who don’t have a phone. Multiple adults can contribute.</li> <li> <strong>True secrecy</strong> You never see if your own gifts are reserved. The surprise stays intact until Christmas morning.</li> <li> <strong>Secret Santa mode</strong> Automatic draw with exclusions (couples don’t get each other), optional budget, and scheduled reveal.</li> <li> <strong>Super simple invites</strong> Share a link, a short code, or a ready-to-send WhatsApp message. Works even for less tech-savvy family members.</li> <li> <strong>100% free</strong> No account limits, no premium plan, no credit card required.</li> </ul> <p>It’s designed to be used by the whole family — from teenagers to grandparents.</p> <p>Live version → <a href="https://le-lutin.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://le-lutin.com</a></p> <p>Would love to hear what you think, especially if you’ve ever had to organize Christmas gifts for a big family.</p> <p>Any feature you’d add?</p> webdev sideprojects french christmas