63 Perfect White Elephant Gifts That'll Cost You Less Than $25 (2024)

White Elephant, what a rush! The holidays are always heated, but this turns all that angst into something actually fun. Coworkers (even the boss), brothers, sisters, father-in-laws, grandpas—anyone is a welcome addition to a game full of treachery and back-stabbing. That's a beautiful thing.

So, what exactly are these wild gift swaps? We'll break it down. The White Elephant game requires each participant to bring a single wrapped gift. The presents can range from funny to earnest to sh*tty on purpose. The wrapped gifts are put in a pile anonymously so you don't know who brought what. Participants draw numbers, and then participant number one selects a gift from the pile and unwraps it. Each participant afterward then decides if they're going to steal an already-unwrapped gift from someone else or gamble on opening a still-wrapped gift from the pile. The game continues with mad swapping and stealing of gifts until everyone has something to go home with.

Those are the general rules. It's like Secret Santa but evil. The best part of all is that cheap is the way to go. A budget of $25 is plenty, but there's a lot of sh*t out there. So, we sorted through it all and found these 63 best White Elephant gifts for your 2023 festivities.

Funniest White Elephant Gift

White Elephant Mug

Funniest White Elephant Gift

White Elephant Mug

$10 at Amazon

I mean c'mon. The joke is just too funny not to do.

Best Gag White Elephant Gift

Seawoo Wooden Mini Violin

Best Gag White Elephant Gift

Seawoo Wooden Mini Violin

$17 at Amazon

Every White Elephant exchange needs at least one gag gift. A mini violin for the loser is a great visual.

The Unbeatable White Elephant Gift

Owala FreeSip

The Unbeatable White Elephant Gift

Owala FreeSip

$26 at Amazon $24 at Walmart $28 at Dick's Sporting Goods

If you get it on sale, it makes it within the $25 budget. And since it's the best water bottle of all time, you might just steal it back yourself.

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Best WFH White Elephant Gift

Uncommon Goods Storm Cloud

Best WFH White Elephant Gift

Uncommon Goods Storm Cloud

$25 at Uncommon Goods $20 at Walmart

This gift might just be what your friend needs to brighten up their work day or their WFH desk. How it works is that where there are changes in barometric pressure, this special liquid will crystallize into different patterns.

Best White Elephant Gift For Cooks

by: Snoog Dogg 'From Crook to Cook'

Best White Elephant Gift For Cooks

by: Snoog Dogg 'From Crook to Cook'

Now 36% Off

$16 at Amazon $25 at Urban Outfitters $20 at Macy's

Snoop writes a hell of a cookbook, no matter if you're stoned or totally sober.

Best Custom White Elephant Gift

ShineSand Custom Face Socks

Best Custom White Elephant Gift

ShineSand Custom Face Socks

$14 at Amazon

Read the room here, but these are our suggestions of who to put on these custom socks: The beloved family pet, your boss, the office coffee machine, or yourself.

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Best Musical White Elephant Gift

Fender Harmonica

Best Musical White Elephant Gift

Fender Harmonica

Now 13% Off

$13 at Amazon

Add a caveat to this one: Whoever ends up with it has to learn the harmonica riff from Billy Joel's Piano Man before the party ends.

Best Luxury Food Gift

Graza "Drizzle" Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Best Luxury Food Gift

Graza "Drizzle" Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$22 at Amazon $21 at Nordstrom

Artisanal olive oil, anyone?

Best White Elephant Gift for Movie Lovers

Urban Accents Popcorn Set

Best White Elephant Gift for Movie Lovers

Urban Accents Popcorn Set

$22 at Amazon $30 at Walmart $12 at Macy's

Movie nights are getting an upgrade, and we are here for it. And if you need two gifts to get, keep scrolling for the mini popcorn maker we are obsessed with.

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Best White Elephant Gift For Ice Cream Lovers

Dash My Pint Ice Cream Maker

Best White Elephant Gift For Ice Cream Lovers

Dash My Pint Ice Cream Maker

Now 25% Off

$15 at Target $39 at Walmart $22 at Amazon

If they have a sweet tooth, they'll be all about this mini ice cream maker. It can whip up fresh, homemade ice cream in under 30 minutes. Got a spoon?

Weirdest White Elephant Gift

Guajolote Prints Funny Memo Pads

Weirdest White Elephant Gift

Guajolote Prints Funny Memo Pads

$12 at Amazon

This notepad has little sayings like, "I'm not even trying anymore," for the optimist among your friend group.

Best White Elephant Gift For Whiskey Drinkers

Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge

Best White Elephant Gift For Whiskey Drinkers

Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge

$25 at Bloomingdale's $25 at Walmart $25 at Uncommon Goods

"On the rocks" gets an avant-garde upgrade with this silicone ice mold and old fashioned glass set.

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Most Useful White Elephant Gift

ODISTAR Portable Mini Vacuum Cleaner

Most Useful White Elephant Gift

ODISTAR Portable Mini Vacuum Cleaner

$17 at Amazon $32 at Walmart

Dysons are nice, sure, but this tiny little vacuum is well within any budget. It's great for cleaning desk spaces, computer keyboards, and more.

Best Christmas-Inspired White Elephant Gift

Neca 'A Christmas Story' Leg Lamp Nightlight

Best Christmas-Inspired White Elephant Gift

Neca 'A Christmas Story' Leg Lamp Nightlight

$18 at Amazon $34 at Walmart

Someone—not you—will get a kick out of this leg lamp plug-in. Pun intended.

Best Espresso White Elephant Gift

YETI Rambler 4 oz Stackable Cups

Best Espresso White Elephant Gift

YETI Rambler 4 oz Stackable Cups

$30 at Amazon

Yes, a little over the $25 budget (inflation, sorry). These YETI espresso cups are so adorable, they're worth breaking the rules.

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Best Animal Plush for White Elephant

YUZHINUO Orca Plush Toy

Best Animal Plush for White Elephant

YUZHINUO Orca Plush Toy

$18 at Amazon

Orcas: Absolutely terrifying. Orca plushies: Absolutely adorable.

Best Christmas Lights for White Elephant

Novelty Lights 25 Foot C9 Ceramic Christmas Lights

Best Christmas Lights for White Elephant

Novelty Lights 25 Foot C9 Ceramic Christmas Lights

$22 at Amazon $41 at Walmart

I thought the other day: What happened to all those old school ceramic Christmas lights? You know? Like, they used to be everywhere? Now, not so much. Spread some retro holiday cheer.

The King of White Elephant Gifts