50+ White Elephant & Secret Santa Gift Ideas

Whether you're gearing up for a lively White Elephant exchange with friends or partaking in the annual Secret Santa tradition at your workplace, finding the perfect gift can be both exciting and challenging. Fear not – we've curated a merry-making list of White Elephant and Secret Santa gift ideas that are sure to help you “sleigh” this year’s holiday gift exchange!

From quirky and hilarious finds to thoughtful and practical presents, this guide has something for everyone, making your gift-giving experience a Santastic cinch.

Quirky White Elephant Gifts

Add a dash of laughter to your gift exchange with a whimsical offering that everyone will want to steal, like:

1. Animal paws socks

2. Bacon-scented candle

3. Bad dad jokes book

4. Bluetooth karaoke microphone

5. Da Vinci Code mini puzzle lock box

6. Funky purse (think holographic design, food-shaped, etc.)

7. Giant inflatable unicorn

8. Gracula garlic crusher

9. Hanging puppies or kitties hand towels

10. "I'm Sorry I Was Hangry" t-shirt

11. Kooky koozie (think puffy jacket, team jersey, or funny quote)

12. Lightsaber chopsticks

13. Mermaid tail or tortilla blanket

14. Playful doormat

15. Retro phone handset 

16. Stress relief dammit doll

17. Super hero wearable blanket

18. Talking toilet paper spindle

19. USB mini fridge

20. Zany pillow (think chill pill or food-shaped)

Practical White Elephant Gifts

Give a gift of practicality with a touch of excitement – think of presents that are useful but that the recipient likely won’t buy for themself, like:

1. Bluetooth speaker

2. Bug out bag essentials (local map, compass, flashlight, whistle, etc.)

3. Coffee mug warmer

4. Electric s’mores maker

5. Electric wine bottle opener (can add a bottle of wine, too!)

6. Funny or themed mousepad

7. Festive fleece blanket or throw

8. Garden starter kit

9. Gourmet chocolate (liquor-filled for adults!), coffee, or tea set (or extremely-caffeinated coffee)

10. Fuzzy socks

11. LED headlamp

12. Mini cheese knives set

13. Mini desk vacuum cleaner

14. Portable charger

15. Rechargeable electric lighter

16. Reusable coffee cup or travel mug

17. Reusable silicone food storage bags

18. Taco holders

19. Teeth-whitening strips

20. Touchscreen winter gloves

21. Travel accessories like luggage tags, a passport cover, or an inflatable pillow

22. USB rechargeable milk frother

Secret Santa Gift Ideas

For a special Secret Santa gift for your intended recipient, consider their preferences and favorites, then choose a personalized gift like:

1. Custom portrait by a commissioned artist of a special loved one or pet

2. Custom-made photo collage map art of a significant place that the recipient visited

3. Customized bobblehead of the recipient or their fave celebrity

4. Engraved jewelry with the recipient’s initials or a favorite quote

5. Gift card to recipient’s favorite restaurant, online retailer, or movie theater

6. Ho-ho-homemade craft (like a no-sew blanket or finger-crocheted scarf in the recipient’s favorite colors)

7. Merry monogrammed makeup bag or tote

8. Personalized coffee mug with the recipient’s name, favorite quote, or a special message

9. Reusable shopping bag with a special theme (recipient’s fave city, dogs for a dog-lover, etc.)

10. Tailor-made photo puzzle of the recipient’s favorite city, state, or country