60 White Elephant Gift Ideas People Actually Steal

People steal what they’d secretly want but wouldn’t buy for themselves. Aim for that and your gift will change hands three times. Need the rules first? Here are the white elephant rules, and the number generator sorts out the order.

Useful white elephant gifts

1. A soft throw blanket
2. A portable phone charger
3. A good insulated water bottle
4. A small bluetooth speaker
5. A set of nice kitchen knives or a sharpener
6. A cast iron skillet
7. A digital meat thermometer
8. A label maker
9. A car emergency kit
10. A heated mug or mug warmer

Funny white elephant gifts

11. A toilet golf set
12. A giant wine glass that holds a whole bottle
13. A mug that says “This meeting could have been an email”
14. A sushi-shaped sock set
15. A desk punching bag
16. A cat butt tissue holder
17. A chicken that screams when squeezed
18. A “world’s okayest employee” trophy
19. A bacon-scented candle
20. A bigfoot garden statue

White elephant gifts under $20

21. A fancy hot sauce sampler
22. A pair of fuzzy socks
23. A deck of conversation cards
24. A mini succulent in a cute pot
25. A pack of good pens and a notebook
26. A popcorn seasoning set
27. A phone stand for the desk
28. A reusable shopping bag that folds tiny
29. A puzzle of 500 pieces
30. A set of reusable coffee pods

Cozy white elephant gifts

31. Sherpa-lined slippers
32. A weighted eye mask
33. A hot chocolate kit with mugs
34. A heated hand warmer
35. A candle that smells like a fireplace
36. A plush hoodie blanket
37. A bath soak and face mask set
38. A tea sampler with a strainer

Food and drink gifts

39. A fancy chocolate bar collection
40. A cheese board with knives
41. A cocktail kit in a jar
42. Gourmet popcorn
43. A cookie decorating kit
44. A pancake mix and syrup set
45. Flavored coffee beans
46. A spicy snack box
47. A cookie jar with homemade cookies

Games and fun gifts

48. A card game for adults
49. A mini basketball hoop for the door
50. A jigsaw puzzle with a ridiculous picture
51. A trivia game
52. A two-player card game
53. A giant Jenga set
54. A deck of cards and a book of card games
55. A mini projector
56. A karaoke microphone
57. A cornhole set for the yard
58. A gift card to a local cinema
59. A selfie stick with a light
60. A rubber duck set for the office

What not to bring

1. Anything with a strong personal style, like jewelry or perfume.
2. Gag gifts that end up in the trash the next day.
3. Clothes in one size.
4. Anything way over the budget. It makes everyone else look bad.
5. Alcohol, unless you’re sure everyone drinks.

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