Perfect White Elephant Gifts for a Christmas Party

White Elephant parties at Christmas time are an absolute blast. Since people have the opportunity to “steal” gifts that have already been opened or take from the enticing heap of unopened presents, the concept makes for a raucous evening. If you’ve just been invited to one of these fun events, you might be a bit worried about what to buy. It sounds silly but it can almost be a bit competitive, as you always want your gift to be a coveted item. And, unless it’s agreed upon ahead of time, you want to avoid gag gifts, as no one wants to be the last person left with a copy of “Accounting for Dummies”. Of course, you first need to know the price range, so hopefully the host or hostess has let you know what this is. Once you know that, it’s fun, and we can help! Read on for perfect white elephant gifts for a Christmas party. 

Accessories, Accessories, Accessories

Did we mention accessories? They are so perfect for White Elephant parties because you can find some great items for a decent price point. From fashionable scarves and clutches to earrings and bangles, these are gifts that your fellow female partygoers will most definitely fight over. Check out BaubleBar to find some excellent options.

Socks are another great pick, as you can get quite a few pairs for the price, and they work for both men and women. And, if your fellow attendees are like any of us, their dryer has probably eaten all of theirs! Go for a super cozy pair, or some hilarious socks that make a statement. Either way, this person will remember you each time she pulls them on. Socks are a fantastic way to bring some personality into the boardroom, and if this is an office white elephant party, your coworkers are sure to delight in these accessories, even the men. Just imagine looking down at your next meeting and seeing some taco-printed socks or alpaca emblazoned footwear. Need to add a little elegance to your gift for an upper echelon crowd? Throw in some fancy modern shoes for a hilarious pairing that’s actually useful. 

Pajamas

When it comes down to it, who doesn’t love PJs? And many of us forget or don’t have time to update our inventory, so this can be something that will be a welcome surprise. Again, you probably want to err on the side of caution with a size medium. And you also don’t want to get anything too sexy, especially if this is a work event! The common denominator that will get this item stolen will be coziness. Make sure the PJs are soft to the touch. Of course, you want them to be cute, too. Another fun take on this would be Christmas PJs, like these adorable Grinch pajamas! 

Coffee Mugs and Tumblers

You’d be surprised to find out how fast these things go during White Elephant parties. What it boils down to is that everyone uses them! And the really high-quality tumblers (read: the ones that don’t spill on you as you drive down the highway!) are quite pricey.
Coffee mugs are great as well as, once again, nearly everyone uses them! You can go with a nice, clean version that heats well, or you can go the cheeky route. Cheeky mugs are great if the group you’re exchanging with are good friends, as you can find items that you know they’ll all likely love and relate to. 

Candles and Other Lovely-Smelling Goodies

If your White Elephant party is being attended by all women, it’d be hard to go wrong with candles or some very fancy incense sticks and something in which to hold them. Women love yummy-smelling items, and some of the candles these days have aromas that can literally spread throughout the home. Our favorites have to be Voluspa candles. You could easily throw in another gift or too, such as a cute keychain, a Starbuck’s gift card, or a miniature bottle of perfume. 

Look no further than this list for inspiration for perfect White Elephant gifts for a Christmas party, as you’ll surely bring something that will become the “hot ticket”!


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