I'm not sure how or when the tradition of the White Elephant Exchange started, but it's now become my favorite holiday tradition! It's a guaranteed night of hilarious jokes as everyone opens up each wrapped gift and tries to snatch up the best one!
While this tradition has always been a blast, shopping for a White Elephant Exchange can be tricky and sometimes time consuming when you're trying to find the one gift that everyone would love or hoping to show up with the wackiest gift of the night.
From classy to quirky, here are some gift ideas that are guaranteed to be hits at your party this year!
For the crafty who love a good challenge, some DIY gifts:
You just have to make sure you don't drink all of the wine you need to make these delicious gummies!
An easy and inexpensive gift to make, and you can use the leftover bath salts to help yourself recover from all that shopping you've been doing.
I think it's safe to say that alcohol at these parties will always be a great go-to gift idea.
A great under $5 gift and if hearts aren't your thing you can add whatever you want to the tote.
Smells good, feels good, and the perfect Christmas inspired gift for anyone who wants to pamper themselves a little.
This is such a simple idea that turns out to look super cute and in the end it's edible! (major bonus in my book)
String Art Heart
For someone who loves to craft and likes a challenge, this string wall art is definitely worth the effort!
It brings together my two favorite things: wine and sparkly things.
Buy a cheap canvas painting at Marshall's and put a motivational quote over top!
This literally takes 2 things to make: the shot glass and the paint. Great way to feel crafty, even if you're like me and don't have a lick of DIY talent.
For the less crafty...some cute and hilarious knick-knacks.
I seriously don't know what I would do with this if I got it as my gift, which means it's the perfect White Elephant gift.
For the lazy tea lover.
A childhood classic everyone loves combined with the drink every adult loves.
It'll get a great laugh, but deep down be greatly appreciated. Because secretly, everyone has been wanting to try this.
Get the famous "Dirty Dancing" quote, or get any classic movie quote! It's a quirky gift that anyone can appreciate.
Even adults like to color.
A classic holiday gift that never gets old. You can go online and find some hilarious Chia pets or go to Walmart and find this Kermit the Frog one.
It holds your drink and your snacks! What more could you people want!?
Everyone loves Beyoncé. Don't let them fool you.
For the crowds who really enjoy their wine nights.
Candy Bars Wrapped in Cash
When in doubt, chocolate wrapped in cash will always win the crowd.