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“Secret santa” meme: meaning, origin and common card

This meme comes from a TomSka sketch where Santa kills a young girl who saw him.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Secret santa” meme

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Secret santa” is a common card of the Memes World series 76, number 22761 of the collection, and the 91st best-known meme of its 298 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Secret santa” meme mean?

The humor stems from the clash between festive innocence and gratuitous violence. The character strictly follows his secrecy rule by removing any risk of exposure. It is used to mock an over-the-top reaction to a minor accident or discovery, highlighting the absurdity of extreme solutions for silence.

Where does the “Secret santa” meme come from?

The original video was uploaded to YouTube by TomSka on December 15, 2016. Thomas Ridgewell plays Santa while Emily Bennett portrays the surprised girl. The scene depicts the adult shooting the witness after whispering 'No witnesses…'. Directed by Ridgewell and produced by Eddie Bowley, the short film includes gore warnings. The clip went viral on Reddit as early as December 19, 2016, under the title 'Santa Leaves No Witnesses', becoming a visual reference for illustrating the disappearance of embarrassing witnesses.

  1. 2016Release of the original video on YouTube by TomSka.
  2. 2016Widespread distribution of the clip on Reddit as a humorous GIF.

How to use the “Secret santa” meme

  • Use this image to comment on a situation where someone hastily hides an embarrassing object.
  • Use the GIF in a chat to signal that specific information must remain strictly confidential.
  • Reference this sketch to laugh at an excessive response to a simple innocent question.

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The “Secret santa” card in MyMemeCards

Secret santa card
NumberNo. 22761
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 76
Fame50/100 · #91 of 298
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Suggested by@musstang
Rarities of the Memes World series 76: 298 cards
  • Common15753%
  • Rare9532%
  • Epic4515%
  • Legendary10.3%

How to get the “Secret santa” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Secret santa comes out of the Memes World series 76 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does Secret Santa meme mean?

It refers to the TomSka sketch where Santa kills a witness. It symbolizes the total removal of anyone who discovered a secret.

Who is TomSka in this meme?

TomSka is the creator of the original video. He plays the violent Santa who eliminates people capable of revealing his identity.

Where does the phrase No witnesses come from?

This line is spoken by the character right before shooting the girl. It justifies the violent act by the need to keep the secret.

How do I get the Secret santa meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Secret santa” is a common card of the Memes World series 76. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Secret santa card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Santa Leaves No Witnesses · Thanks, I hate Christmas · Careful what you wish for kid · checked on October 25, 2026.

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