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A White Elephant gift exchange can go so many ways. First, you have to find the perfect present to delight your friends, horrify your family, and prank your colleagues. Then, there's the actual gift-stealing chaos and the excitement of what you'll ultimately go home with. If that makes you skeptical, trust that it's FUN.
For those who haven't had the pleasure, White Elephant is a holiday game in which everyone brings a gift—usually with a designated price limit. The gifts are usually a little bit off-color, though not always.
But it's not another game of Secret Santa. Instead, White Elephant kicks off with someone picking a present at random.
From there, everyone has the option to steal a gift that's already been opened or pick a new one. Whether or not you're able to steal gifts back is a very important distinction to make before the situation turns competitive and you end up with a bunch of Grinches on your hands.
Ready to steal your way to a happy holiday season? We curated a list of the 56 best White Elephant gifts that are all affordable, fun, unique and (best of all) in stock and ready for your last-minute holiday gift-giving!
No game-killing iPods a la Michael Scott in The Office included.
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Best for The Person Whose Phone is Always Dying
Vrurc Portable Charger
Best for The Person Whose Phone is Always Dying
Vrurc Portable Charger
You know that one friend who just can't seem to keep their phone charged—not anymore with this portable charger. It comes complete with three different types of cables so all of their devices can stay powered on.
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Best On-Theme Gift
HAPPINESS APPLY HERE Elephant Tea Mug
Best On-Theme Gift
HAPPINESS APPLY HERE Elephant Tea Mug
Sure, this gift might be a bit on the nose, er, trunk, but you gotta admit it's super cute. Even better—it's practical and cheap. (Though it doesn't look it.) Get ready for everyone to fight over this little guy.
Best White Elephant Gift For The Tea Lover
Beautiful One-Touch Electric Kettle
Best White Elephant Gift For The Tea Lover
Beautiful One-Touch Electric Kettle
Now 20% Off
Ok this list had to have one functional idea that was a bit pricier than others, just in case your White Elephant exchange has a more *serious* vibe.
Anyone would love displaying this gorgeous, easy-to-use kettle on their kitchen counter. Designed by Drew Barrymore herself, it's a total win.
Best White Elephant Gift For Astronomy Lovers
NSL Lighting Moon Lamp Lava Lamp
Best White Elephant Gift For Astronomy Lovers
NSL Lighting Moon Lamp Lava Lamp
Now 20% Off
This moon lava lamp will add instant cool vibes to any space. It comes with a remote control that allows them to toggle between 16 color choices and several brightness settings. It'll def be a hit.
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Best White Elephant Gift For Fans of Sketching
Etch A Sketch Classic Red Etch Toy
Best White Elephant Gift For Fans of Sketching
Etch A Sketch Classic Red Etch Toy
They'll say they're secretly taking it home for their kids, but those who like getting their creative juices flowing by doodling will enjoy getting their hands on this nostalgic toy. It's truly endless hours of fun.
Best White Elephant Gift For Karaoke Fans
OVELLIC Karaoke Microphone
Best White Elephant Gift For Karaoke Fans
OVELLIC Karaoke Microphone
Betcha everyone's going to be fighting for this one. Those people who live for shower concerts will def love finally having an actual microphone to show off their skills.
Best For The Friend Who Loves Movie Nights
Pop n' Dulge Gourmet Popcorn Seasoning Kit
Best For The Friend Who Loves Movie Nights
Pop n' Dulge Gourmet Popcorn Seasoning Kit
With five different types of kernels and popcorn seasoning, all this set needs to make the perfect movie night is the film itself. If you need help with that decision, we've got you covered.
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Best White Elephant Gift For the Friend With A Potty Mouth
Kumlenmo Jar of f*cks to Give
Best White Elephant Gift For the Friend With A Potty Mouth
Kumlenmo Jar of f*cks to Give
You know every colleague has had one of those moments, but this one is maybe most appreciated by that work friend who *really* gets your sense of humor.
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Best White Elephant Gift For The Wine Lover
Only Gift Worth Giving Funny Wine Stoppers
Best White Elephant Gift For The Wine Lover
Only Gift Worth Giving Funny Wine Stoppers
Now 13% Off
Nobody's going to wine (get it?) about these ornaments on the tree. Don't be surprised if this turns the night into a debate over who the biggest wino is. Cheers!
Best White Elephant Gift For The Potty Mouth
Independently Published Adults Dirty Cussword Puzzles
Best White Elephant Gift For The Potty Mouth
Independently Published Adults Dirty Cussword Puzzles
For the Stanley Hudson in your life, this word search book contains tons of puzzles overflowing with naughtiness.
It's, uh, definitely a change of pace from your office mate's daily crossword.
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Best White Elephant Gift For The Aspiring Plant Mom
The Cloud Makers Plant Watering Rain Cloud
Best White Elephant Gift For The Aspiring Plant Mom
The Cloud Makers Plant Watering Rain Cloud
April showers bring May flowers, and self-watering rain clouds bring healthy houseplants. Even if the recipient doesn't have the greenest thumb, this gift will bring nothing but sunny skies to your next gift exchange.
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Most Functional White Elephant Gift
Mark And Graham Small Travel Jewelry Case
Most Functional White Elephant Gift
Mark And Graham Small Travel Jewelry Case
This jewelry case is cute and compact, making it perfect for travel. You can personalize it with an embossment, but if you're using it for a round of white elephant, it's probably best to keep it simple.
Jasmine Gomez
Commerce Editor
Jasmine Gomez is the Commerce Editor at Women’s Health, where she cover the best product recommendations across beauty, health, lifestyle, fitness, and more. When she's not shopping for a living, she enjoys karaoke and dining out more than she cares to admit. Follow her @JazzeGomez.
Lindsay Geller
Lifestyle Director
Lindsay Geller is the Lifestyle Director at Women’s Health, where she oversees the Life, Sex & Love, and Relationships sections on WomensHealthMag.com and the Mind section of Women's Health magazine. When she's not writing or editing articles about the latest dating trends and pop culture phenomenons, she's usually watching reality TV or playing with her dog, Lucille (Go Fetch That) Ball.