We’ve all received an invite to a holiday party and freaked out after seeing the note asking to bring a White Elephant gift. What kind of gift do you get? Who is on the guest list? Are gift cards acceptable? How much should I spend? Gift buying is generally overwhelming, but things get even more stressful when the recipient is a mystery. Fear not. We’ve got a list of White Elephant gifts that everyone at the holiday party will be dying to steal!
A Hot Drink & Cute Mug (Booze Optional)
Price Range: $25-$30
Most people won’t turn down a hot drink during the wintertime. Grab a pack of hot cocoa mix or a bag of coffee and buy a cute mug to display it in, like this Holiday in the City Mug from Anthropologie. If you still haven’t reached the cash minimum, add a mini bottle of liqueur that would mix well with your drink mix (e.g., Bailey’s or Kahlua). If you’d rather not go the boozy route, grab a lotto scratcher, candy, or small gift card, or throw in a few bucks! This is a cute and cozy White Elephant Gift for everyone in your group.
Headphones
Price Range: $50- $100
A cute pair of headphones is always a great White Elephant Gift to give. Belkin has the cutest neutral color headphones. These headphones are also noise cancelling, so they’re great for more than listening to music. You can also opt for the wireless earbuds or open earbuds, if that’s more your style. These are the perfect gift for those who work from home or remotely, and the gamers in your friend group.
Movie Gift Basket
Price Range: $25-$30
Gift cards don’t have to be a taboo present. Movie theater gift cards are useful – the recipient can choose their movie, and use it at any time, and they’re usually redeemable at any of the theater’s chains. If you want to spruce up the gift card, throw it on a package of microwavable popcorn. Or for a fun experience, consider getting a gift card to a dine-in theater, like Alamo Drafthouse.
Cozy Night in Kit
Price Range: $15-$20
The holidays can get stressful, and we could all use a cozy night in! Relaxation doesn’t need to break the bank. Give the gift of comfort with a fuzzy pair of socks, a face mask, and a bath bomb! We might buy ourselves this one too!
Adult Coloring Book + Booze
Price Range: $30
If you love the stress relief option, Adult Coloring Books are another fun White Elephant Gift to get someone. It’s a fun twist on a gift we all got as kids. There are a ton of fun themes out there: everything from Vogue to The Real Housewives. Pair it with a bottle of wine or another fun snack like a box of cookies and give the gift of the perfect night in.
At-Home Fire Extinguisher
Price Range: $30-$40
Let’s get practical. The holiday season means a lot of get togethers, cooking, and too many people in the kitchen. Give the gift of safety this year with Halt Fire Spray, an at home fire extinguisher designed to act quickly and put out small fires easily in seconds unlike hard to use standard fire extinguishers. This might just be the perfect gift for everyone on your list, especially the clumsy ones.
Portable Charger Bank & Phone Mounts
Price Range: $30 – $60
How many times have you been out with almost no phone battery left? It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. Give someone the gift of peace of mind this season with a portable power bank. Bonus points if it has a phone stand! You can also give a car vent phone mount. How many times have you been stuck looking for your phone after it fell to the floorboard? There are so many models to choose from, that it can easily work with your White Elephant’s price point. Give the gift of practicality this year, they’re going to love it!
Good Tequila
Price Range: $40 – $60
Let’s be real. Who’s mad when they open up a gift of high-quality cocktails kits and liquor? It’s even better when it doesn’t come with the hangover. While tequila often conjures up images of wild nights and regrettable mornings, Curamia Tequila is set out to change that narrative by creating a premium additive-free tequila. Founded by Dafna Mizrahi and crafted in her home state of Jalisco, Mexico, Curamia offers a clean, smooth experience that minimizes hangovers allowing for consumers to drink responsibly while maintaining a balanced lifestyle the next morning. For Dafna, tequila isn’t just a drink, it’s a celebration of heritage, tradition and balance.
Make sure you’re getting these gifts and the rest of your list with our full Holiday Gift Guide!
