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30 White Elephant Gift Ideas You’ll Actually Want to Steal
From funny to functional, these presents are crowd-pleasers.
Everyone has their own set of holiday traditions. You might splurge on gifts for loved ones, participate in a typical Secret Santa gift exchange with your friends, or might have been invited to a white elephant gift exchange. Also known as Yankee swap or Dirty Santa, white elephant has different rules depending on who you play with, but at the end of the day will always involve the swapping and stealing of gifts.
Whether it’s your first time shopping for a white elephant gift or you’ve already experienced the chaos of this holiday tradition, an awesome gift is a must. So if you want to leave an impression but not sure how don’t worry! We came up with 30 white elephant gift ideas that’ll make anyone happy to receive (or steal). Obviously, we couldn’t resist putting in a few gag gifts amongst some affordable and practical finds that’ll make for fun white elephant gifts. Happy swapping!
The Screaming Goat
The Screaming Goat
No one in the room will be able to contain their laughter when this little goat is unwrapped. He comes with an educational book that offers interesting facts and trivia, but the real fun is hearing this goat shriek and shout — just like in the famous screaming goat videos!
The '90s Mistaken Lyrics Coasters
For a gift that doubles as a trip down memory lane, these nostalgic coasters are a great white elephant gift idea. The 4-inch cork squares feature mistaken lyrics from some ’90s bangers, and you might actually believe some of them.
Al Dente The Singing Floating Pasta Timer
Al Dente The Singing Floating Pasta Timer
This singing pasta timer will belt out classic Italian hits such as “That’s Amore” and “Prisoners’ Choir.” This is a cheeky white elephant gift idea for a foodie or perhaps someone with less skill in the kitchen, as it will help ensure the pasta is cooked to perfection. Buon appetito!
Disposable Gas Neutralizers
Disposable Gas Neutralizers
Ahhh, butt pads that filter your farts! Brilliant. Made with activated charcoal, these pads will neutralize any odor that passes through them. No one will admit that they secretly want to test out this ridiculous gift, but that's what makes it a superior white elephant gift idea!
Things I Want to Say at Work But Can’t! Adult Coloring Book
Things I Want to Say at Work But Can’t! Adult Coloring Book
If you’ve been roped into doing a white elephant exchange at work à la The Office, this adult coloring book will be a hit. It’s filled with prints featuring profanity-laced quotes that’ll help any coworker crack a smile after a long day of work. Sweeten the deal by pairing it with these colored pencils.
Electric S’mores Maker
Electric S’mores Maker
Bring the s’mores indoors with this fun white elephant gift. From date night to family night, this electric s’mores machine will bring everyone together. It includes four skewers, a removable serving tray for the essential ingredients, and an electric flameless heater to safely roast marshmallows to perfection.
This pimple-popping toy is definitely one of the grossest white elephant gift ideas, but apparently, it can be a stress reliever!
It might seem like a gag gift at first, and it will be met with squeals of laughter upon being unwrapped, but someone might enjoy the immediate gratification of popping these toy pimples.
Desktop Vacuum Cleaner
Desktop Vacuum Cleaner
This adorable battery-operated mini vacuum cleaner is great to keep at the home office or the real office. It looks cute and will help you get rid of the annoying crumbs on your desk. We suggest you splurge and gift it with the two AA batteries needed for this fun white elephant gift.
The Original Drop It Wine Drops
The Original Drop It Wine Drops
Wine lovers will never want to swap this white elephant gift. With just a few drops, they’ll be able to enjoy their favorite vinos in twenty seconds without those pesky headaches. Plus, these fast-acting wine drops are made from all-natural ingredients and will not alter the taste.
Emergency Underpants in a Can
This set of three pairs of fresh underwear tucked away in individual tins is a funny white elephant gift idea that will deliver laughs and spark a few jokes.
In all seriousness, this emergency kit can also be added to the packing list for your next camping trip or outdoor adventure. You never know.
This will give any recipient’s eyes a well-deserved break. Made of 100% silk, this weighted eye pillow features an adjustable strap and is filled with lavender for maximum relaxation. Plus, it comes with a soothing gel eye mask that’s not only great for a cooling sensation, but also helps reduce puffy eyes.
You’ll have everyone fighting over the chance of making waffles in less than minutes with this DASH mini waffle maker. It’s compact, has a nonstick surface for easy cleanup, and comes with a recipe book for tasty inspiration. It’s also available in different colors, prints, and festive shapes like this mini heart, mini gingerbread, and mini snowflake.
LED Headlight Baseball Cap
LED Headlight Baseball Cap
This LED headlight cap is one of Oprah’s favorite things and is sure to be a hit with your white elephant gift exchange. From keeping you visible on late-night runs to emergencies in the dark, it’s a unique, practical gift that’ll help them see and be seen. Plus, it’s washable and rechargeable for long-lasting wear.
Pamper, refresh, and restore their feet with this useful white elephant gift. This two-piece foot care set includes a massager roller and a double-duty brush and pumice stone tool. The roller offers a deep tissue massage for every inch of their feet, while the two-sided tool will exfoliate and soothe, especially after a long soak.
No more stubbing your toes or missing the bowl with this white elephant gift! This toilet night light has a motion-activated sensor, five brightness settings, and 16 different colors, so your friends can pee in the middle of the night without eating sh*t (literally or figuratively).
Spare their car from a sticky, saucy mess with this nifty white elephant gift. This dip clip has a universal mount that securely fits on air vents and will hold their favorite sauce in place, making it super easy to enjoy nuggets, fries, and more without the juggling act.
Bombombs Hot Chocolate Bombs
There’s nothing like cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa, especially during the holidays. This gift set includes five delicious flavors of the sweet beverage, including salted caramel, fudge brownie, and peppermint.
Plus, each individually wrapped hot chocolate bomb is packed with mini marshmallows for an extra special treat.
Porcelain Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid
Consider this white elephant gift a premium upgrade from the expected tea infuser. This two-in-one gift includes an infuser and a porcelain tea mug with a lid. After they steep their loose-leaf tea, they can easily remove the infuser without burning their fingers and rest it on the lid that doubles as a saucer.
Give them a gift that gives back with this spin on the traditional scratch-and-win ticket. Lotta Love supports a number of charities including WaterIsLife and Rise Against Hunger and with this two-pack, you’ll give your recipient double the chance to win for a good cause. It’ll remind everyone it’s the season of giving.
Because the best gifts are the ones that can help you stay holly and jolly all night long. This flask disguised as a tiny stocking will make any holiday party a bit more spirited. Recipients can fill each with their favorite drink and enjoy some festive sipping.
Elisabeth Narine is an Associate Editor at Best Products where she researches gift ideas for every occasion — her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. When’s she not writing, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and cooking with her boyfriend.
A self-proclaimed music junkie, Kasey enjoys festivals and concerts on the weekends but lately snuggling with her Boston Terrier, Rufio. Her words have also been featured on DuJour.com, Vogue.com, and ThePlunge.com. Follow her on Instagram at @aseykay for who she’s listening to at the moment and her latest beauty obsession.
Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.
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