20 Great White Elephant Gift Ideas For Under $20 (2024)

What’s the best gift to bring to a holiday gift exchange? It all depends on the group, the guidelines, and your own personal style.

Gag gifts are always a big hit, but there’s also nothing wrong with bringing a nice item that people actually want. Better yet, if you can find something that’s both funny and useful, you’ve hit the White Elephant jackpot.

Fortunately, the internet is chockfull of unusual products for sale, if only you know where to look. Here are my picks for the top White Elephant gift ideas. Some are hilarious, some are nice – but all are perfectly unique.

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Pooping Puppies Puzzle

So, what’s the scoop on this pooping puppies puzzle? It’s obviously hilarious, but unlike the typical gag gift, it’s also something a lot of people would love to have. In other words, as a White Elephant gift, it’s practically perfect.

NapSack

To be clear, the NapSack isn’t a real product. It’s just a funny parody box that you can put the real gift inside. What I love about this is that it allows you to turn any gift into a hilarious gag. Also, the sense of mystery (what’s really inside?) adds a fun touch.

Toilet Bowl Mug

This gift combines two tried-and-true elements of gift swaps: coffee mugs and toilet humor. If you have a higher price limit, you can sweeten the deal with a pound of gourmet coffee.

Giant Snickers Bar

The holidays are a time of big portions, but this is ridiculous. Given how popular Snickers bars are, you can count on this 1-pound monster being a popular item. Just remind the lucky winner of this giant candy bar that it says “share” right on the wrapper.

Electric Wine Bottle Opener

If you’re looking for something that people will fight over, you probably can’t do better than this electric wine bottle opener. It’s a brilliant invention, and a lot of people don’t even know that such a thing exists.

Tortilla Blanket

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When the weather makes you go brr, wrap yourself up like a brr-ito. Terrible puns aside, this flannel blanket is funny, practical, unisex, and just plain awesome to bring to any gift exchange.

Butt/Face Soap

This soap has two sides – a white one for your face and a brown one for your you-know-what. It’s a great way to promote personal hygiene. Or maybe it’s just a hilarious gag gift that you can buy for less than $5.

Hot Dog Toaster

It might be getting a little cold outside for grilling, so for some lucky gift exchange participant, this kitchen gadget is just in time. This is a particularly good White Elephant gift for men, but really, who doesn’t love a freshly toasted dog?

Moose Mug

Fans of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will instantly recognize this goofy moose mug. But even those who don’t get the reference should get a big kick out of this gift.

Dinosaur Chip and Dip Set

Nachos and dinosaurs… could there be a more lovable combination? This chip-and-dip set will have everyone at the gift exchange buzzing. If you have the budget, you can top it off by including some yummy chips and dip.

Beard Hat

Wearing one of these beard beanie hats is undoubtedly the funniest way to stay warm during the winter. While bringing clothing to a gift exchange is usually a bad idea, these are one-size-fits-most. Great for groups of men, but can also make for lots of fun swapping if women are participating.

Hot Chocolate Gift Set

Hot chocolate is a holiday staple, making this gift set a particularly apt pick for a Christmas gift exchange. The ultra-cute packaging seals the deal.

Circular Saw Pizza Cutter

There are a lot of different novelty pizza cutters to choose from, but this one stands out for its clever concept and overall quality. It’s makes a particularly good gift if there are lots of do-it-yourselfers in the group, but honestly, not too many people are likely to complain about walking away from the gift exchange with this baby.

Lightsaber Chopsticks

If you’re looking for a gift that really shines (get it?), look no further than these quirky lightsaber chopsticks. This particular pack comes with four chopsticks in different colors, but you can find a number of different options online depending on your price range and preferences.

Penguin Corkscrew

You didn’t think there would be only one wine gift on this list, did you? Wine-related items are always a big hit at gift exchanges, and if you bring this cute Penguin corkscrew to the party, it will be no exception.

Gourmet Popcorn Sampler

Food is always a safe pick, and popcorn is even safer because seemingly everyone loves it. This sampler is extra-fancy (not to mention tasty), making it a worthy prize for someone at your gift exchange.

Splat Stan Coaster

This rubber coaster makes it look like you’re crushing a little man with your coffee cup. Who wouldn’t enjoy that? Another solid option for office gift exchanges.

Parka Can Cooler

This cooler is simply the coolest. If there are any beer drinkers in the crowd, they will be all over this novelty koozie. If your budget allows, you could even throw in a six pack.

Bacon Peanut Brittle

They say bacon makes everything better. This bacon peanut brittle puts that statement to the test. Find out who the real bacon lovers are in your gift exchange.

Elf Movie Ornament

If you’re looking for a wholesome gift with a holiday tie-in, look no further. Anyone who has seen the movie Elf should get a kick out of this funny ornament.

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Merry Christmas!