44 of the Best White Elephant Gifts People Will Actually Want

Flashlight Gloves

Anyone who’s ever tried to fix anything in the dark knows the struggle — holding a flashlight in one hand while working with the other. That’s where flashlight gloves come in and change the game. Whether doing a twilight craft project, fixing something under the sink or even taking Fido for a late-night walk, these LED gloves are bound to be a hit.

West Bend 6-Quart Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker

Enjoy authentic movie theater popcorn at home. Stir-rod technology prevents burning, while the cover melts butter as it pops. Use the snap-on cap to turn the cover into a serving bowl, while ventilation ensures crunchy popcorn. Cleanup is easy with a non-stick surface and dishwasher-safe parts. Simple on/off operation, space-saving design with cord wrap and nesting storage make it convenient. Makes four quarts (24 cups) per batch for everyday snacking or any fun occasion.

Desktop Vacuum Cleaner

A handheld vacuum cleaner is the gift your friends will be stealing again and again at a White Elephant gift exchange. It’s one of those things you’d never think to buy yourself — until you see it in action cleaning up coffee grounds on the counter, dog hair on the desk or crumbs off the keyboard. It’s tiny, cordless, rechargeable and will delight the recipient… if you don’t keep it for yourself.

Saucemoto Dip Clip

The Saucemoto Dip Clip is sure to be a hit at any gift exchange. This nifty gadget conveniently snaps onto any car vent and securely holds all kinds of sauce packets. Everyone knows that dipping fries on the go is typically a recipe for a ketchup-covered disaster, but with this handy holder, spills are far less likely. Your friends will thank you later.

Toilet Seat Night Light

If you’re looking to get a laugh at a White Elephant gift exchange, consider a motion-activated LED toilet light. It’s funny and useful. The light makes it easy to see during those middle-of-the-night bathroom trips and you can choose between eight colors (or cycle through them all for extra bathroom pizazz). It’s a much better option than turning on harsh bathroom lights, especially for kiddos making potty trips solo.

Running Press’ The Screaming Goat – Book & Figure

This goat will definitely be the life of the White Elephant party. Yes, it sounds like a real goat and also comes with a book of fun facts and trivia.

Vittyl Mini Bowling Game Set

White Elephant gift exchange or not, this makes a great gift, especially for bowling fans. I even got one for myself and have found it’s a fun way to relieve stress. Your White Elephant gift recipient may even challenge someone to a game on the spot.

Puppy Poop Toothpaste Dispenser

If you’re looking for a funny White Elephant gift, you just found it — and your gift recipient doesn’t even have to be a dog owner to enjoy it. This puppy just screws onto the end of a tube of toothpaste, then dispenses it. And it works! We’ve seen it in action in person — and it’s beyond hysterical.

That’s So Dad – Dad Joke Talking Button

Who doesn’t like a good Dad joke? Even though your giftee can probably think of some on their own, this button can provide a lot of comic relief in the meantime. It has more than 100 jokes and they play in a random order, so you won’t hear the same one again and again. It also comes with batteries and is all set to start reciting jokes.

Sugarfina Champagne Gummy Bears Cube

These gummy bears are unlike others you’ve had, as they’re flavored like Brut and Rosé. Even though they taste like Champagne, they’re non-alcoholic, so they’re safe to give to people who don’t drink too.

Yankee Candle Car Jar Air Freshener

This Balsam and Cedar car air freshener smells like Christmas. The fragrance will last for up to 30 days and is sure to bring the holiday spirit to your White Elephant gift recipient. (As a big fan of Christmas tree scents, I actually use this one year-round!)

Island Dogs Crap Jokes Toilet Paper

If you’re looking for a funny White Elephant gift, this is like the Dad jokes of toilet paper and is sure to liven up any holiday party. It’s also three-ply and usable, so it’s more than just a conversation piece.

Mattel Uno Flip card game

If you love Uno, you’ll love Uno Flip — and no doubt your White Elephant gift recipient will too. With these cards, they’re double-sided, and you use both sides of the cards to play — hence, the “flip” part of the game. This adds more stakes to the game and makes it fun and intense (in a good way).

Chronicle Books Fantastic Cities Adult Coloring Book

Coloring books are still fun for adults, and with the busy lives we all live — especially around the holidays — sometimes it’s nice to relax with some art therapy, which makes it a good White Elephant gift. This coloring book has intricate designs of international cities, from New York and Paris to Amsterdam and Tokyo — and more. If anything, it’ll inspire the person to hop on a plane and go visit one of them. To round out the gift, you can add a pack of colored pencils or markers too.

Amazon Gift Card

Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what you should get someone. This is why an Amazon gift card is perfect — you don’t need to overthink a gift. Just load the card up and voilà. This way, your White Elephant giftee can pick out exactly what they want. You can get this gift card with any amount from $5 and up.

Dash Mini Waffle Maker

The Dash Mini secured a spot on our list of the best waffle makers of 2025, thanks to its ease of use and its ability to churn out perfectly cooked small waffles. It comes in multiple colors and styles, but who can resist this holiday-themed version? It’s perfect for holiday brunches and for making festive desserts.

Portable Charger for an Apple Watch

Apple Watch owners will love getting this portable charger — which is conveniently a keychain too — as their White Elephant gift. CNET’s Russell Holly is a fan, saying it’s very handy and compact enough to tuck away in a purse or backpack.

Lego Happy Plants

The fun thing about this Lego set is that recipients of all ages will enjoy putting it together and then displaying it. Who can resist tiny, smiling planters? It’s a great gift for a family-friendly White Elephant exchange — and best of all, no watering required.

Mr. Coffee Mug Warmer

This coffee warmer will help keep your giftee’s coffee, tea and hot cocoa hot all winter long. Plus, since it’s so small, it’s very portable — they can take it to work, when they travel, you name it. To add more oomph to this gift, you can also add some packets of hot chocolate and snowflake-shaped marshmallows. 

Hues and Cues Board Game

This is a fun game for three to 10 people that’s all about color knowledge and guessing. Players need to make connections to colors through words by using one- and two-word cues, and then others guess a hue from the 480 color squares on the board. Trust us, it’s easier than it sounds and your White Elephant giftee will get hooked. 

Monkey Business elCorko Silicone Wine Stopper

This wine stopper sombrero has a lot of personality and will definitely liven up any White Elephant party. It’s also airtight, leakproof and BPA-free, and it can be used for other kinds of bottles too — such as tequila.

Work Chronicles 2025 Day-to-Day Calendar

Even if your White Elephant giftee works from home, they’ll still get a lot of the humorous (and all-too-relatable) scenarios in this desk calendar. Each day has a different comic strip, from ones about bad job interviews to the Sunday Scaries. And the back pages have fun content too, like jokes, quotes and trivia. It’s the gift that’ll keep on giving since it’ll last for 365 days.

Czech Games Codenames Undercover Board Game

People into spy games will really get into this one. Each player is a spymaster and knows the secret identities of 25 agents, yet their teammates only know the agents by their code names (which are on the cards). Teams face-off to see who will be able to make contact with all their agents before the other team does so. It’s fun for all and hopefully your White Elephant gift recipient will open the game on the spot so everyone can try it out.

D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle

Chances are, some people at the White Elephant gift exchange are curious about playing Dungeons & Dragons but have yet to, which is what makes this D&D starter kit a perfect gift. CNET’s James Bricknell says he loves gifting it so people can embark on their first D&D adventure. “Imagination is the key to a good D&D campaign,” he says, “but the rules and dice are important too.”

Renpho Smart Jump Rope

Both fitness fanatics and newbies will love receiving this gift. This smart jump rope makes it easy to squeeze in fitness no matter where someone is — at home, work or on vacation. And when it’s connected to the Renpho Fit app (on iOS and Android), your White Elephant giftee can track their progress and get other health stats, like how many calories they just burned during their jumping-rope session.

Bonaok Wireless Karaoke Microphone

Let someone be the life of the party with a wireless Bluetooth karaoke microphone. Karaoke is a great way to liven up any White Elephant gathering — and with this portable mic, everyone can sing their heart out.

HyperChiller Beverage Cooler

Iced coffee connoisseurs will love receiving this White Elephant gift. CNET’s David Watsky gave it a glowing review since it’s able to bring down the temperature of hot drinks in a matter of minutes. Fun fact: It can even chill wine that’s too warm.

We’re Not Really Strangers card game

Everyone can use some help strengthening their relationships, whether that’s with family or friends. This card game does just that, offering question prompts that will launch you into deep conversations. It’s a great way to spend wintery days indoors.

Chia Pet Bob Ross

This Chia Pet in the likeness of Bob Ross will definitely bring a smile to your White Elephant giftee’s face and remind them of his The Joy of Painting TV show. Once they bring it home, they just have to water the Chia Pet and Ross’ trademark hair will start to grow in.

Shark Blanket Hoodie Onesie

Why settle for anything less than a shark hoodie onesie this holiday season? This ridiculous (and ridiculously cozy) blanket is an ideal White Elephant gift because it checks all the boxes: useful, a little outrageous, funny and photo-worthy. It’s perfect for a movie night on the couch, getting a laugh out of your kiddos or wearing to your next costume party. Note the shark blanket comes in various sizes based on height, ranging from small (49 – 53 inches) to XXXL (69 – 73 inches).

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

The best kind of breakfast is one that’s delicious and quick — who wants to wait to eat when they wake up? And this Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker does all the heavy lifting (cooking the egg) so the recipient doesn’t have to. They simply need to layer the bread, cheese, eggs and precooked meats, and a tasty sandwich is ready in minutes. And it doesn’t have to stop at breakfast — there are plenty of other yummy ideas for this gadget too, like English muffin pizzas!

Homesick Premium Scented Candle: White Elephant scent

This White Elephant candle from Homesick cannot be a more perfect gift for your White Elephant gift recipient. It smells like the holidays, with notes of candied orange and Champagne. And if you want a gift that’s less on the nose, Homesick also makes many other candles, from seasonal scents (including Santa’s Workshop and Log Cabin) to city-scented ones (such as New York and Los Angeles).

Bodum Chambord French Press

A fancy French press isn’t something people necessarily buy for themselves, which is why they’ll like this Bodum Chambord one, which has a stainless steel filter and glass carafe. Not only is this model very nice to look at, but it also produces delicious (and strong) coffee and made our pick for best French press. It also comes in a variety of colors — gold would be nice for the holidays. And you can always include a bag of holiday-flavored coffee along with it for your White Elephant giftee.

Picnic Time Star Wars Cheese Board

We guarantee that this Star Wars Death Star cheese board and knife set will be a hit and many people at the White Elephant gift exchange will want to get their hands on it. It comes with four cheese knives that fit inside the cheese board, making it ideal for charcuterie spreads or any other appetizers.

And if you want more Star Wars gift ideas, we’ve got you covered.

Allcamp Wine Tote Bag

This wine tote bag is also a cooler and couldn’t be more perfect for picnics. It can hold two bottles of wine and includes two reusable plastic wine glasses, a corkscrew, a bottle stopper and two cloth napkins.

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

These one-liter unisex bags make great gifts and your White Elephant recipient will love getting one. The only issue is, it may become a coveted gift at the party, as it’s a perfect accessory.

Scrabble to Go

Who doesn’t love Scrabble? And now your giftee can play it when they’re on the go. I grew up with a version of this board and my grandma loved whipping it out wherever we were, whether it was at a restaurant or on a cross-country Amtrak train trip. It’s definitely fun for all ages.

“Where Should We Begin?” conversation card game

This fairly new game is already a hit. Unlike other conversation card games, it was created by a psychotherapist, so it really digs deep — in the best way possible. It has prompts like “A risk I took that changed my life…” Whether your White Elephant giftee takes it home or has the whole party play, it’ll be fun for all. And if you get to experience it, you’ll learn a lot about your friends and loved ones.

Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler

This tumbler may have gotten uber popular partly because of TikTok, but it’s for good reason — it actually works. Its double-wall vacuum insulation will keep your White Elephant giftee’s hot drinks hot and their cold drinks cold. The lid also has three positions, depending on if someone wants to sip from it, use the reusable straw or keep it closed. And it comes in so many fun colors also.

Williams Sonoma Peppermint Bark

Any White Elephant gift recipient will love this (highly addictive) pound of peppermint bark, which comes in a collectible tin. It’s so good, we recommend buying one for yourself as well. (It also comes in a two-pound version for $60.)

County Line Cold Brew Coffee Pitcher with Lid

For a quick and easy way to make cold brew coffee, this is it. All your White Elephant giftee has to do is fill the filter with their favorite coffee grounds and add cold water, then let it steep. (If they prefer, they can use it to make iced tea.) And the leak-proof lid helps prevent spills, which is an added bonus. If you’re feeling extra generous, you can include a bag of ground coffee too.

Baggu Puffy Laptop Sleeve

Sometimes the best gifts are the most useful and this 16-inch laptop sleeve fits the bill. Not only will it keep the gift recipient’s laptop safe as they’re toting it from the coffee shop to the office, but it will also add a cheerful splash of color to their 9-to-5 routine. Plus, there are a lot of fun styles to choose from.

LoveHandle Pro

While phones add a lot of convenience to our lives, constantly holding or gripping onto them to catch up on news or social media can get frustrating — plus, they have a tendency to get hot. That’s where this phone kickstand comes into play. It makes it easier to be hands-free and also has a one-inch elastic strap for when you do want hold your phone.

JBL Go 4

The JBL Go 4 is not only durable and portable but provides impressive sound for its small size. As for battery life, it’ll last up to seven hours (versus the JBL Go 3’s five hours). It also has an IP67 water-resistance rating, which means it can handle a pool or beach day. All in all, it’s one of the top micro Bluetooth speakers out there and we bet your White Elephant giftee will agree.

Blueear Bluetooth Beanie

Winter is all about beanies, and your White Elephant gift recipient will appreciate this one — which has built-in Bluetooth headphones. That’s right, they can make calls or listen to their favorite tunes while wearing it, no external headphones needed. On a full charge, the battery will last 20-to-25 hours when in use and 300 hours while idle, both of which are impressive.