Hilarious and unique white elephant gifts starting at $5

3 popular gift picks you can’t go wrong with
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ByClaire Peltier, Casey DelBasso, and Kelsey Legg
November 27, 2024, 4:02 AM

White elephant gifts are meant to be funny or impractical, but they can also be useful and -- most importantly -- cheap!

Another great part about shopping for a white elephant gift is the fact that they don't have to be personalized since you won't know who's going to receive it. And while shopping for a gift that can please a crowd can be tricky, but we have plenty of suggestions that will go over well regardless of the recipient.

For those who have never participated in a classic white elephant exchange, this is a group gifting activity. All participants take turns in choosing between an unopened gift or "stealing" an unwrapped gift from another participant.

There is usually a gifting amount maximum ranging from $10 to $50, ensuring everyone gets a fair chance at receiving a fun prize.

If you are taking part in a white elephant gift exchange of your own this year, you can shop our picks below, all at various price points to keep you on budget while shopping.

Scroll below to find your favorite!

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$10 or less

Amazon

Magic 8 Ball Kids Toy, Retro Themed Novelty Fortune Teller, Ask a Question and Turn Over for Answer (Amazon Exclusive)

Totally impractical, sure, but this one has the double appeal of being both fun and nostaglic for folks who played with these as kids.
  • $14.99
  • Amazon

$20 or less

Amazon

Custom Socks with Photo

For a party where guests are more close-knit, gifting a pair of socks with your own face on them (goofy expression optional) could be a hilarious way to get everyone laughing.
  • $13.99
  • Amazon

$50 or less

Ellis Brooklyn

Ellis Brooklyn BOOKLET Perfume Discovery Set

Discover the best of Ellis Brooklyn with the BOOKLET Perfume Discovery Set.
  • $15.75
  • Sephora

Fun wrapping paper!

Hulu

The Bear Logo Wrapping Paper + Use code GIFTWRAP20 to save 20%

Use code GIFTWRAP20 at checkout to save 20% on all wrapping paper.
  • $21.95
  • Hulu
Hulu

Only Murders in the Building The Arconia Wrapping Paper + Use code GIFTWRAP20 to save 20%

Use code GIFTWRAP20 at checkout to save 20% on all wrapping paper.
  • $21.95
  • Hulu
Hulu

Grey's Anatomy Pick Me. Choose Me. Love Me. Wrapping Paper + Use code GIFTWRAP20 to save 20%

Use code GIFTWRAP20 at checkout to save 20% on all wrapping paper.
  • $21.95
  • Hulu

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