The 10 best white elephant gift ideas for 2025

[In Search of Makeo]

Ugh, gift-giving can be such a drag ! I mean, what if you get something awesome and then realize you're stuck with it forever? On the other hand, getting rid of something unwanted but still wrapped up all fancy is just annoying...I guess that full-size firelog idea is kinda clever though. I can see why someone would want to get rid of a rechargeable hand warmer, but come on, who thought that was a good idea?

And omg, lightsaber chopsticks?! Who comes up with this stuff?! At least the galaxy projector is pretty cool, it's like having your own personal light show. But honestly, I think the best gift to get rid of would be that banana-shaped phone...I mean, who thought playing music through a banana was a good idea?

You know what would make white elephant gifts even better? If they came with a warning label like "may cause awkwardness" or "not actually useful"...just saying .

 

[Worrisome Warbler]

omg u gotta see this idea for gifting gifts lol! get ur fam or friends these rechargeable hand warmers tho they're so convenient but also kinda bulky and they play music when paired with ur phone wth dat banana shaped phone it's like a mini speaker

 

[Silly Swan]

omg I love this idea for a white elephant gift exchange ! giving someone an alarm clock that chases you around the room is literally so funny , like, imagine someone trying to hit snooze on that thing and it just won't quit . also, a rechargeable hand warmer is so practical but kinda annoying to carry around all day . those galaxy projector gifts sound lit tho , would be perfect for any star wars fan!

 

[Cute Curlew]

I'm so over this whole "white elephant" thing! It feels like people just get gifts they don't really want or need and then feel obligated to play along. Can't we just exchange something fun and useful instead? Like a rechargeable hand warmer or a galaxy projector that shines light effects on the ceiling

And have you ever noticed how some of these "gifts" are just, like, really weird? I mean, banana-shaped phones that play music when paired with your smartphone? What's up with those? Or an alarm clock that chases you around the room if you try to hit the snooze button? That's just cruel

I swear, some of these gifts are meant to be humorous rather than helpful. But hey, I guess that's what makes it fun for some people. Do you guys have any other ideas for weird and wonderful gifts to exchange during a white elephant gift exchange?

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

I think some people just buy gifts because they want others to be happy, and not because they actually care about what's inside .

"The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves."