🍏 Nightmare Before Gyftmas: A Bad Sanses Gift Exchange 2025
@badsansgyftmas.bsky.social
An 18+ Gyftmas exchange centered around our beloved Nightmare Gang! Please see the Tumblr below for further information. 🎄❤️💚❤️💚🎄
https://badsansgyftmas.tumblr.com/
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🎁 IMPORTANT: If you realize you forgot something in your application, please contact us through asks or messages, or by emailing us at: badsansgyftmas@gmail.com.
This will be our first year running the event, so spread the word! We look forward to celebrating a very Nightmareish Gyftmas with you!
This will be our first year running the event, so spread the word! We look forward to celebrating a very Nightmareish Gyftmas with you!
October 12, 2025 at 11:05 AM
🎁 IMPORTANT: If you realize you forgot something in your application, please contact us through asks or messages, or by emailing us at: badsansgyftmas@gmail.com.
This will be our first year running the event, so spread the word! We look forward to celebrating a very Nightmareish Gyftmas with you!
This will be our first year running the event, so spread the word! We look forward to celebrating a very Nightmareish Gyftmas with you!
Step 3: This is the most important part! Don’t forget to join the Discord server using the link at the end of the form! It is required to participate in the event. (If for some reason you are unable to access Discord in your country, please reach out to us in your email request. We can accommodate!)
October 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Step 3: This is the most important part! Don’t forget to join the Discord server using the link at the end of the form! It is required to participate in the event. (If for some reason you are unable to access Discord in your country, please reach out to us in your email request. We can accommodate!)
Step 2: In your response from us, you'll receive a form requesting your basic information and desired prompts. This will serve as your official participation request.
October 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Step 2: In your response from us, you'll receive a form requesting your basic information and desired prompts. This will serve as your official participation request.
Please do your best to meet your commitments, stay in touch with the mods, and reach out if anything comes up. Extensions will always be available if needed.
If you have any questions, DM us on this platform, send us a Tumblr ask, or email us at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com!
If you have any questions, DM us on this platform, send us a Tumblr ask, or email us at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com!
September 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Please do your best to meet your commitments, stay in touch with the mods, and reach out if anything comes up. Extensions will always be available if needed.
If you have any questions, DM us on this platform, send us a Tumblr ask, or email us at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com!
If you have any questions, DM us on this platform, send us a Tumblr ask, or email us at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com!
📢 September 30 – October 11
Advert Period
📝 October 12 – November 12
Sign-ups Open
🔍 November 13 – November 15
Mods finalize pairings
📧 November 16
Assignments sent via email
🎨 November 16 – December 24
Gift-creation period
🎉 December 25
Gift exchange & freedom!
Advert Period
📝 October 12 – November 12
Sign-ups Open
🔍 November 13 – November 15
Mods finalize pairings
📧 November 16
Assignments sent via email
🎨 November 16 – December 24
Gift-creation period
🎉 December 25
Gift exchange & freedom!
September 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
📢 September 30 – October 11
Advert Period
📝 October 12 – November 12
Sign-ups Open
🔍 November 13 – November 15
Mods finalize pairings
📧 November 16
Assignments sent via email
🎨 November 16 – December 24
Gift-creation period
🎉 December 25
Gift exchange & freedom!
Advert Period
📝 October 12 – November 12
Sign-ups Open
🔍 November 13 – November 15
Mods finalize pairings
📧 November 16
Assignments sent via email
🎨 November 16 – December 24
Gift-creation period
🎉 December 25
Gift exchange & freedom!
If you have any questions, DM us on this platform, send us a Tumblr ask, or email us at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com!
September 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
If you have any questions, DM us on this platform, send us a Tumblr ask, or email us at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com!
📅 When and where will gifts be shared?
All gifts will be exchanged on December 25th (timezone details will be posted in Discord). You can post them on the event Discord, your social media(s), or both—just don’t post before the reveal date!
All gifts will be exchanged on December 25th (timezone details will be posted in Discord). You can post them on the event Discord, your social media(s), or both—just don’t post before the reveal date!
September 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
📅 When and where will gifts be shared?
All gifts will be exchanged on December 25th (timezone details will be posted in Discord). You can post them on the event Discord, your social media(s), or both—just don’t post before the reveal date!
All gifts will be exchanged on December 25th (timezone details will be posted in Discord). You can post them on the event Discord, your social media(s), or both—just don’t post before the reveal date!
💝 Can I include my OCs?
As long as you own the rights to the character and a member of the Bad Sanses is included, you’re allowed to include OCs in your prompts. We strongly recommend you send at least one prompt that doesn’t include an OC.
As long as you own the rights to the character and a member of the Bad Sanses is included, you’re allowed to include OCs in your prompts. We strongly recommend you send at least one prompt that doesn’t include an OC.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
💝 Can I include my OCs?
As long as you own the rights to the character and a member of the Bad Sanses is included, you’re allowed to include OCs in your prompts. We strongly recommend you send at least one prompt that doesn’t include an OC.
As long as you own the rights to the character and a member of the Bad Sanses is included, you’re allowed to include OCs in your prompts. We strongly recommend you send at least one prompt that doesn’t include an OC.
🕵️ Can I talk to my Imp?
Yes—but only anonymously or through the mods. This keeps the surprise intact until reveal day.
Yes—but only anonymously or through the mods. This keeps the surprise intact until reveal day.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🕵️ Can I talk to my Imp?
Yes—but only anonymously or through the mods. This keeps the surprise intact until reveal day.
Yes—but only anonymously or through the mods. This keeps the surprise intact until reveal day.
👻 What if my Santa or Imp disappears?
→ If your Santa disappears, a pinch hitter will step in so you still receive a gift.
→ If your Imp disappears, let us know—you won’t have to make a gift for someone who dropped.
→ If your Santa disappears, a pinch hitter will step in so you still receive a gift.
→ If your Imp disappears, let us know—you won’t have to make a gift for someone who dropped.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
👻 What if my Santa or Imp disappears?
→ If your Santa disappears, a pinch hitter will step in so you still receive a gift.
→ If your Imp disappears, let us know—you won’t have to make a gift for someone who dropped.
→ If your Santa disappears, a pinch hitter will step in so you still receive a gift.
→ If your Imp disappears, let us know—you won’t have to make a gift for someone who dropped.
⏳ What if I need more time?
No worries, just message a mod. Extensions are available—communication is key. Ghosting your Imp will leave them giftless and may get you banned from future events.
No worries, just message a mod. Extensions are available—communication is key. Ghosting your Imp will leave them giftless and may get you banned from future events.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
⏳ What if I need more time?
No worries, just message a mod. Extensions are available—communication is key. Ghosting your Imp will leave them giftless and may get you banned from future events.
No worries, just message a mod. Extensions are available—communication is key. Ghosting your Imp will leave them giftless and may get you banned from future events.
💝 Can I make more than one gift?
Absolutely! You only need to finish one request, but you can make more if time and inspiration strike. All we ask is that you don’t overexert yourself.
Absolutely! You only need to finish one request, but you can make more if time and inspiration strike. All we ask is that you don’t overexert yourself.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
💝 Can I make more than one gift?
Absolutely! You only need to finish one request, but you can make more if time and inspiration strike. All we ask is that you don’t overexert yourself.
Absolutely! You only need to finish one request, but you can make more if time and inspiration strike. All we ask is that you don’t overexert yourself.
💭 What if I don’t like my Imp’s requests?
Each participant provides at least 3 different prompts. You only need to complete one. If none of them work for you, contact the mods—we’ll help sort it out.
Each participant provides at least 3 different prompts. You only need to complete one. If none of them work for you, contact the mods—we’ll help sort it out.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
💭 What if I don’t like my Imp’s requests?
Each participant provides at least 3 different prompts. You only need to complete one. If none of them work for you, contact the mods—we’ll help sort it out.
Each participant provides at least 3 different prompts. You only need to complete one. If none of them work for you, contact the mods—we’ll help sort it out.
🔥 Is NSFW content allowed?
Yes! NSFW, suggestive, and dark content are all welcome—as long as your Imp has requested it and you respect their boundaries. Everything must be properly tagged on Discord/Tumblr.
Yes! NSFW, suggestive, and dark content are all welcome—as long as your Imp has requested it and you respect their boundaries. Everything must be properly tagged on Discord/Tumblr.
September 29, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🔥 Is NSFW content allowed?
Yes! NSFW, suggestive, and dark content are all welcome—as long as your Imp has requested it and you respect their boundaries. Everything must be properly tagged on Discord/Tumblr.
Yes! NSFW, suggestive, and dark content are all welcome—as long as your Imp has requested it and you respect their boundaries. Everything must be properly tagged on Discord/Tumblr.
📊 Is there a minimum requirement for gifts?
Yes! To keep things fair and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these minimums:
→ Fanfiction: at least 1,000 words
→ Fanart: at least a clean sketch or a full-color piece
Yes! To keep things fair and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these minimums:
→ Fanfiction: at least 1,000 words
→ Fanart: at least a clean sketch or a full-color piece
September 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
📊 Is there a minimum requirement for gifts?
Yes! To keep things fair and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these minimums:
→ Fanfiction: at least 1,000 words
→ Fanart: at least a clean sketch or a full-color piece
Yes! To keep things fair and enjoyable for everyone, please follow these minimums:
→ Fanfiction: at least 1,000 words
→ Fanart: at least a clean sketch or a full-color piece
🎨 What kind of gifts are allowed?
Specifically, we allow fanfiction, fanart, and physical crafts. Just make sure your gift shows effort and care—it should be more than a quick doodle or a few lines of text.
Specifically, we allow fanfiction, fanart, and physical crafts. Just make sure your gift shows effort and care—it should be more than a quick doodle or a few lines of text.
September 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🎨 What kind of gifts are allowed?
Specifically, we allow fanfiction, fanart, and physical crafts. Just make sure your gift shows effort and care—it should be more than a quick doodle or a few lines of text.
Specifically, we allow fanfiction, fanart, and physical crafts. Just make sure your gift shows effort and care—it should be more than a quick doodle or a few lines of text.
✨ Is joining the Discord mandatory?
Yes! We need to have you all in one space to keep track of and contact if necessary. This doesn’t mean you have to socialize—it’s purely a technical thing. But you’re more than welcome to hang out and get to know your fellow elves!
Yes! We need to have you all in one space to keep track of and contact if necessary. This doesn’t mean you have to socialize—it’s purely a technical thing. But you’re more than welcome to hang out and get to know your fellow elves!
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
✨ Is joining the Discord mandatory?
Yes! We need to have you all in one space to keep track of and contact if necessary. This doesn’t mean you have to socialize—it’s purely a technical thing. But you’re more than welcome to hang out and get to know your fellow elves!
Yes! We need to have you all in one space to keep track of and contact if necessary. This doesn’t mean you have to socialize—it’s purely a technical thing. But you’re more than welcome to hang out and get to know your fellow elves!
📝 How do I sign up?
Once the sign-up period begins (October 12), send us an email at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com, and we will he in touch with the form. We require participants to reach out via email to limit spam and ensure we can contact you when it’s time to sort!
Once the sign-up period begins (October 12), send us an email at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com, and we will he in touch with the form. We require participants to reach out via email to limit spam and ensure we can contact you when it’s time to sort!
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
📝 How do I sign up?
Once the sign-up period begins (October 12), send us an email at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com, and we will he in touch with the form. We require participants to reach out via email to limit spam and ensure we can contact you when it’s time to sort!
Once the sign-up period begins (October 12), send us an email at badsansgyftmas@gmail.com, and we will he in touch with the form. We require participants to reach out via email to limit spam and ensure we can contact you when it’s time to sort!
👾 Do I need to know all the Bad Sanses/UTAU characters to join?
Nope! As long as your request includes at least one of the core Nightmare Gang (Nightmare, Killer, Dust, Horror, Cross, or Error) in a multiverse setting, you’re good. You can include other UTAU characters alongside them as well.
Nope! As long as your request includes at least one of the core Nightmare Gang (Nightmare, Killer, Dust, Horror, Cross, or Error) in a multiverse setting, you’re good. You can include other UTAU characters alongside them as well.
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
👾 Do I need to know all the Bad Sanses/UTAU characters to join?
Nope! As long as your request includes at least one of the core Nightmare Gang (Nightmare, Killer, Dust, Horror, Cross, or Error) in a multiverse setting, you’re good. You can include other UTAU characters alongside them as well.
Nope! As long as your request includes at least one of the core Nightmare Gang (Nightmare, Killer, Dust, Horror, Cross, or Error) in a multiverse setting, you’re good. You can include other UTAU characters alongside them as well.
🔞 Who’s allowed to participate?
Anyone 18 or older! IDs will be checked on the Discord server. Minors are not allowed, no exceptions.
Anyone 18 or older! IDs will be checked on the Discord server. Minors are not allowed, no exceptions.
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🔞 Who’s allowed to participate?
Anyone 18 or older! IDs will be checked on the Discord server. Minors are not allowed, no exceptions.
Anyone 18 or older! IDs will be checked on the Discord server. Minors are not allowed, no exceptions.