35 Quirky Products for a White Elephant Gift Exchange That Are Under $25

White Elephant Gift Exchange

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Every year, people are putting a fun spin on the conventional holiday gift exchange with a white elephant party. The rules lend themselves to a playful environment and even some light-hearted shenanigans.

So, what is a white elephant gift exchange? Also called a Yankee Swap, there are a few basic rules. Essentially, each person in the swap contributes a wrapped present to a gift pool. Usually, the event organizer has stipulations on price and type of gift. Some white elephant exchanges, for instance, encourage people to re-gift something they never wanted in the first place.

Once the items are in, players draw numbers to determine the order they’ll select a gift. Then, everyone sits in a circle so they can all see the presents. The first player picks their gift and opens it. Here’s what makes the white elephant exchange different from something like a Secret Santa: the following players can take an item from the pool or steal a previous player’s gift. If someone has their present stolen, then they can either choose a new gift or steal it from someone else. This continues until everyone has had a turn.

This year may be a bit different as many people will be holding their white elephant parties virtually. But the responsibility of purchasing a gift should remain the same. If you’ve been invited to participate in one of these exchanges, it can be tricky to pick a gift. You’re not buying for a specific person; instead, you’re purchasing something that would appeal to at least several people. To help you in this endeavor, we’ve selected a variety of quirky and creative gifts that are all $25 and under. We’re sure that there’s an art lover, tea enthusiast, and cat lover in your group! See our entire selection, below.

Need something for a white elephant gift exchange? Here are quirky and creative gifts all for $25 or less!

 

Rainbow Yoga Joes

Creative White Elephant Gifts

Brogamats | $25

 

‘The Great Wave’ Tote Bag

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Loqi | $14.95

 

Bob Ross Mug

 

Avocado Food Huggers

 

Storm Cloud

 

Chill Beer Flannel

Beer Flannel

Tyrone Hazen | $14

 

Animal Society Temporary Tattoo Set

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Tattly | $15

 

Salvador Keychain

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Sketch.Inc | $25.95

 

Cookie House Mug Buddies

 

“642 Things to Draw” Book

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Chronicle Books | $16.95

 

Vincat van Gogh Enamel Pin

Vincat van Gogh Enamel Pin

Niaski | $12.50

 

Cherry Measuring Spoons

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Ototo | $16

 

Animal Multi Tool

 

Bartender Glasses

 

Agate Coaster

 

Moon Chalk

 

Pop Art Crew Socks

 

1,000-Piece Moon Puzzle

 

MagnaShapes Spinning Circles

Creative White Elephant Gifts

The MET | $24

 

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White Elephant Gift Ideas

Jordan Sondler | $12.99

 

Cat Butt Magnets

 

Birds on a Wire Mug

 

Nail Polish Holder

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Tweexy | $9.99

 

Build-On Brick Mug

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Triumphic | $15.75

 

Silicone Wine Glass Holder for the Shower

White Elephant Gift Ideas

30 Watt | $14.99

 

Basquiat Skull Tote Bag

Skull Bag

LOQI | $14.95

 

Baby Nessie Tea Infuser

White Elephant Gift Ideas

OTOTO | $14

 

Lollipopter Kinetic Toy

John Edmark | $25

 

Cactus Cool Mist Humidifier

White Elephant Gift Ideas

AmuseND | $14.89

 

Small Wooden Cat Pile

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Comma | $20

 

Pasta Monster Serving Spoons

Pasta Monster Serving Spoons

OTOTO | $17

 

Puffer Fish Dryer Buddies

White Elephant Gift Exchange

Kikkerland | $9.50

 

Louis C. Tiffany Favrile Domed Magnets

List of Gifts Under $25 for a White Elephant Gift Exchange

The MET | $22

 

Death Star Ice Cube Mold

White Elephant Gift Exchange

WiiRun | $13.97

 

Cacti and Succulent Tealight Candles

Cactus and Succulent Candles

Zoet Candles | $12.95

 

This article has been edited and updated.

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