I’ve yet to meet a single person who has never participated in some sort of holiday gift exchange and most of us have participated in quite a few. What nobody talks about is how difficult it is to pick out the perfect gift exchange gift, especially if it’s a white elephant exchange! I’ve hosted and been to my fair share of Christmas parties and gift exchanges in the past and these ideas are inspired by some of the best gift ideas I’ve ever seen and heard about. These are perfect if you’re looking for funny white elephant gift ideas – if you want actual gifts for say a secret Santa, check out some of my gift guides instead! There’s everything from Christmas gifts for runners to 12 days of Christmas gift ideas! So grab a gift, wrap it up nice, and pretty – maybe even add one of these Christmas gift tags – and get ready to play!
What is a White Elephant Gift
Before we get into the gifts, let’s start with a quick clarification of what white elephant gifts actually are. I was talking to someone recently and realized that some people don’t know what a white elephant gift exchange actually is. I mean, it’s possible there’s a totally different white elephant gift definition, but this is how I’ve always heard it. A white elephant gift is a gag gig, something that’s designed to be funny and not taken seriously. They’re called funny gifts for a reason! If you’re going to a white elephant gift exchange, the goal is to bring something that will make people laugh or will be something unique and funny. It’s a good thing if people are laughing when your gift gets opened! I know some people tend to go on the more offensive route, but that’s not my thing so these gifts are funny without being offensive. There’s a little potty humor but always practical potty humor! I also try to bring things that are funny but not something that will go in the trash as soon as everyone leaves. So no empty paper towel rolls or broken picture frames, but to each their own. I also like to follow whatever the gift exchange theme is (if there is one).
The Best Funny Elephant Gifts
I purposely included white elephant gifts that would be funny but also things that people might actually keep, not just throw in the trash five minutes later. These are inspired by some of the best white elephant gift ideas I’ve seen in all the parties I’ve hosted, but there are plenty of others out there if you want to just use this as an inspiration spot!
White Elephant Game Ideas
If you need some ideas for how to do a white elephant gift exchange and not just funny gag gifts to take to one, these are some of our personal favorites that would work well with funny gifts!
Rock paper scissors gift exchangeGift exchange card gameChristmas never have I ever gameScrooge your neighbor12 days of Christmas gift exchange
More Christmas Gift Ideas
If you need help finding other Christmas gifts, I’ve got plenty of ideas for those as well!
Best Star Wars gifts – an entire collection of great Star Wars gifts! 12 days of Christmas gift ideas – both classic and creative versions of gifts for the 12 days of Christmas!Experience gifts for kids – forget things and give experiences instead, these are some of the best!Gifts for foodies – if you know a foodie, they’ll want something from this list!Gifts for entertainers – know a hostess with the mostest? Get them something from this list!
