Brit + Co never plays around when it comes to holiday parties (or any parties for that matter). But around these parts, ain't no party like a white elephant or Secret Santa party because it's prime time for ridiculous gifts. From LED holiday flair to pocket manfriends (we'll explain), we've rounded up the ultimate buys for gift-swap domination. That's right — we're your one-stop shop for the absurd, the unusual, and the totally delightful. Read on and prepare for a serious celebration of the random. Now, let's get this white elephant gift party started.
Oaxacan Floral Taper Candle
Take taper candles to a whole new delicate level with these hand-shaped candles.
5-Minute Daily Meditations
Gift this calendar featuring 5-minute meditations to help your pal get centered and focused for the new year.
Our Heiday Color 2023 Calendar
Minimalists will love this simple calendar that explores each month through color.
Glitter Christmas Light Up Flashing LED Sunglasses
What lights up and will instantly turn you into the opposite of the Grinch?
Yoda Buddha
The best white elephant gift, you will have.
Gastro Obscura
From the team that brings you all the bizarre travel stops in Atlas Obscura comes this guide to what to eat around the world filled with food adventures and edible wonders.
Cat Stretch Ceramic Cup
There’s bound to be a cat lady who will make efforts to steal this precious mug.
Craftsman Beer Soap Sampler
For the beer lovers on your list, give ’em a brand new way to get their hopped up fix.
Sloth Face Tote Bag
What’s cuter than a sloth face on a tote bag?
Horse Head Squirrel Feeder
If you haven't seen this ridiculous thing going viral, it's time to get in the know. It's a squirrel feeder shaped like a horse head, so it looks like the squirrel is a mini-horse when he's snacking. Amazing.
Pears, Apples, and Cheese Gift
Fall fruit with a cheesy mix is a white elephant gift we would happily accept.
Dog Butt Magnets
Magnets, in dog butt form. Why not?
Air Sofa
Love HANGING OUT everywhere you go? Have lungs, will travel.
Campfire Cologne
You know how your clothes smell after a weekend of camping? Now you can smell like that ALL the time.
Custom Shaped Pet Pillow
Is your pup or cat so narcissistic it only wants to snuggle with itself? There's a custom pet pillow for that.
Kitty Butt Coasters
MEW-ve over, forgettable gifts! This gift is so specific, it will never be forgotten.
The Mountain Fanny Pack Kittens T-Shirt
Kitties AND a fanny pack. All in one shirt!
Fried Egg Rug
When it comes to egg love, we don’t yolk around. P.S. Your dad called, he wants his pun back ;)
Moulin Roty Circus Shadow Puppets
For the impromptu puppet show you’ve always dreamed of.
Tipsy Elves Get Lit Light Up Ugly Christmas Sweater
Shine bright this holiday season with this battery-powered Christmas sweater that will help you literally get lit.
Happy Feet Shark Slippers
Duunnn dunnn… duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn dunnnn.
Pocket Manfriend
Have a friend in need of a bearded companion? Get her/him a manfriend in pocket size - you can take him anywhere! Choose from 17 personalized guys.
Star Wars Millennium Falcon Bottle Opener & Keychain
What better way to end a long day than with a tasty bottle of brewski opened with a bottle opener from a galaxy far, far away.
Rose Gold Holographic Nail Polish
Glitter always wins.
Tattly Frida Kahlo Tattoo Set
For when you're not ready to commit to a real tattoo, try these fun faux tattoos.
Mariah Carey Merry Christmas Vinyl
Throw this classic holiday record on before your white elephant party ends!
Pin Up Pickles Cool Dilly Beans
Just imagine being able to say, “Cool beans!” when it’s unwrapped.
Bow & Drape Just in Queso Striped T-Shirt
Remember the #cheesepocalypse? One year, Velveeta was flying off the racks and causing the first ever Velveeta shortage! Luckily, we’ve always got a backup supply so we can make queso all the live long day.
RaveLife Light Up Bow Tie
The perfect thing to pair your light up jacket with? A light-activated bow tie, duhhh.
SheaMoisture Maracuja & Shea Oils Beard Conditioning Oil
Decorative beards and mustaches are definitely here to stay, so give that guy in your life the products he needs to keep things tidy.
DCI Ax Pizza Cutter
Finally, a pizza cutter for the manly man.
JulieAnnArt Light That Sh-t Up Card
‘Nuff said.
Shot Flask
This flask has an extra shot glass built right in, in case you feel like sharing.
Gigantic 12-Foot Beach Ball
What? Yes.
Transparent Kitchen Safe
Protect your cookies from… people who apparently steal your cookies so often that you need a safe?
Mr. Poo Cookie Cutter
Whoever ends up with this white elephant gift is obligated to bring poo cookies to the next one.
Sock It To Me Women’s Llama Drama Socks
Me llama es Llama Drama.
Casetify Girly Whimsical Cats iPhone Case
Flying, multi-colored, patterned cats FTW.
Chocolate Video Game Controller
Remember way back in the day when we made a chocolate iPhone? These are totally our iPhones’ much classier and more official cousins.
Flamingo String Lights
Flamingos are festive, no bones about it.
PE Generic Portable Pizza Pouch
You never know when you’ll need to carry a slice to-go.
Uncommon Goods Bluetooth Banana Phone
Two words: Banana. Phone. (And it actually works.)
What white elephant gifts are you gifting this year? Share with us @BritandCo!
This article has been updated from a previous post.
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