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30 Best White Elephant Gifts Under $30, According to Our Editors

My family gets together for our annual white elephant gift exchange every year, and it’s my favorite tradition of the holiday season. As a shopping editor, I strive to find some of the best white elephant gifts each year—this is my job, after all! Sure, picking out a gift for mom or finding the perfect gift basket are rewarding in their own right. But trying to find the goofiest gift possible is a uniquely appealing challenge.

You’ve likely heard of a white elephant gift exchange. It’s essentially an anonymous gift exchange where everyone draws a random gift from a pile or chooses to “steal” someone else’s spoils. Unlike traditional gifts, these are meant to elicit a chuckle rather than offer a functional purpose, so they’re oftentimes gag gifts or other quirky finds.

If you’re looking to level up your gifting game or simply don’t know where to start shopping, you’re in luck. I spoke to my fellow shopping editors on the Taste of Home team and gathered up my favorite options. Together, we put together this list of the best white elephant gifts we’ve given or received ourselves. Whether you’re shopping for a work party or a Friendmas get-together, these white elephant gifts will surely draw out some belly laughs.

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    For the Crabby Cook

    Crab Spoon Rest

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    For the Space-Saver

    Cactus Measuring Spoons

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    For the Silly Goose

    Porch Goose

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  • Woobles Crochet Kit

    For the Crafter

    Woobles Crochet Kit

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  • Nessie Ladle

    For the Soup Sipper

    Nessie Ladle

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  • Aquarius Lucky Cat Playing Cards

    For the Unbeatable Player

    Lucky Cat Playing Cards

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  • Victorian Cats Sticker Book

    For the Stationary Fanatic

    Victorian Cats Sticker Book

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    For the One Who Wants to Believe

    Cryptozoology for Beginners Game

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    For the Zen Master

    Meditating Axolotls

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  • Ototo Measuring Spoons Set

    For the Sweet One

    Mon Cherry Measuring Spoons

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    For the Little Devil

    Hell Done Meat Thermometer

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    For The Pet Parent

    Custom Dog T-Shirt

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  • Ototo Spaghetti Monster

    For the Carb Loader

    Spaghetti Monster Colander

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  • Atlas Obscura

    For the Person Who’s a Little Too Good at Bar Trivia

    Atlas Obscura Wildlife

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  • Gracula Garlic Crusher

    For the Seasoning King or Queen

    Gracula Garlic Crusher

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  • Orange Juice Vase

    For the Early Riser

    Orange Juice Vase

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    For the Picnic Person

    Picnic Basket Planter

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  • Jellycat Amuseables Coffee To Go Bag Charm

    For the Coffee Snob

    Coffee-To-Go Bag Charm

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  • Pickles Playing Pickleball Mug

    For the Pickleball Champ

    Pickles Playing Pickleball Mug

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  • Unlock The Wine Escape Room Game

    For the Aspiring Sommelier

    Unlock the Wine Game

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  • Brass Monkey Scrumble

    For the Wordsmith

    Scrumble Magnetic Fridge Game

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  • Runamok Sparkle Syrup

    For the Breakfast Club

    Sparkle Maple Syrup

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  • Nana Hats

    For the One Who’s Bananas

    Nana Hats

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  • Pasta Candle Collection

    For the Honorary Italian

    Pasta Candles

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  • Sardines Trinket Tray

    For the Fisherman

    Sardine Trinket Tray

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  • Potato Soap

    For the Spuddy Buddy

    Potato Soap

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  • Rainbow Socks

    For the Sushi A-fish-ianado

    Sushi Socks

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  • Bath Rug Mat

    For the Egg-celent Coworker

    Egg Bathroom Rug

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    For the Breadhead

    Bread Pillow

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  • Funny French Vanilla Cereal Bowl With Metal Spoon Scented Soy Candle

    For the Cereal Snacker

    Cereal Candle

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The best white elephant gifts are memorable and funny,

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