{"id":51739,"date":"2026-08-22T10:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogadmin.vpsvc.com\/hub\/?p=51739"},"modified":"2026-08-22T10:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T10:19:55","slug":"white-elephant-gifts-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogadmin.vpsvc.com\/hub\/white-elephant-gifts-new\/","title":{"rendered":"[New] 24 White Elephant gift ideas: The ultimate guide for any budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Elephant thrives on spontaneity, strategy and chaos. Unlike Secret Santa, players don\u2019t know who will receive their White Elephant gifts, making it a fun challenge to select items that appeal to as many people as possible. For small business owners and team leaders, a White Elephant gift exchange is an excellent way to boost team morale during the festive period. This guide explains the rules and suggests 24 customizable White Elephant gift ideas for different audiences and budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Key takeaways            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Make White Elephant gifts more stealable by customizing them with a shared joke.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Personalize the gift with a photo, catchphrase or logo to make it more memorable.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Match the joke, practicality and level of personalization to the potential recipients.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose between gag gifts that are secretly practical and pure festive ridiculousness.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Steal limits, timed turns and bonus twists keep the energy high without letting the game drag.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-white-elephant-gift-exchange\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a White Elephant gift exchange?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Elephant is a party game gift exchange where everyone contributes a wrapped gift to a pile. Players take turns opening gifts or stealing a gift that has already been unwrapped. The game ends when everyone is holding a gift. The main difference between Secret Santa and White Elephant is that gifts are not bought with a recipient in mind, which adds to the fun of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Selection of branded White Elephant gifts: insulated water bottle, hoodie, T-shirt and mug.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51755\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391584\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391584\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection\/white-elephant-gifts-branded-selection.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-play-white-elephant-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to play White Elephant in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow these simple rules for the White Elephant holiday party game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose a budget and theme:<\/strong> Set a comfortable spending cap and decide whether gifts should be practical, ridiculous, personalized or a mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Print numbered slips and steal tokens:<\/strong> These assets help to ensure play runs smoothly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bring a wrapped gift:<\/strong> Each player contributes a gift without a recipient\u2019s name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draw player one:<\/strong> Use numbered slips or a randomization tool to decide who goes first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the first gift:<\/strong> Player one chooses and unwraps a gift for everyone to see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steal or unwrap:<\/strong> Each player takes it in turns in the predetermined order to steal an unwrapped gift or choose a new one from the pile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respond to a steal:<\/strong> Anyone whose gift is stolen steals another or unwraps a new one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish the gift exchange:<\/strong> Continue until every gift has been unwrapped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>For White Elephant gift ideas, browse this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/best-christmas-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best Christmas gifts for 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391608\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"A wrapped Christmas gift in a green box with red branded ribbon.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51754\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391608\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391608\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391608\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391608\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391608\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391608\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon\/white-elephant-gift-wrapped-ribbon.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Elephant rules and stealing limits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Elephant rules define when a gift may be stolen, when it becomes locked and how the game finishes. A few stealing limits and twists prevent confusion and keep the game fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three-steal limit:<\/strong> After a gift has been stolen three times, freeze it with its last owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ban immediate steal-backs:<\/strong> A player cannot reclaim the same gift during the turn in which it was taken from them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give player one a final option:<\/strong> Once every gift is open, let the first player keep their item or make one final eligible swap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep turns to two minutes:<\/strong> A timer helps larger groups maintain momentum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add a 15-second sales pitch:<\/strong> Ask each person who unwraps a gift to explain why everyone else should steal it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Golden-ticket twist:<\/strong> Hide a small bonus card inside one wrapped gift that lets its finder unlock a frozen gift or take an extra turn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Elephant etiquette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the exchange fun by staying within the agreed budget and choosing appropriate gifts for the group. Avoid criticizing presents, pressuring people to trade or making jokes at another player\u2019s expense. When playing White Elephant with colleagues, steer clear of offensive, overly personal or potentially uncomfortable gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_512,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Stack of gifts in custom VistaPrint wrapping paper in front of a Christmas tree.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51753\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391574\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_512,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_424,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_324,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_224,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_124,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391574\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper\/stack-of-gifts-custom-wrapping-paper.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printable White Elephant party kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">[Embed downloadable asset printable slips numbered 1-50 and &#8220;steal token&#8221; cards that hosts can print at home.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gag-gifts-that-are-practical\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gag gifts that are secretly practical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gags that are also practical can make the best White Elephant gifts. For example, players are likely to steal customized high-quality drinkware and tech accessories that are instantly useful. The joke creates the reveal, but the practicality causes the steal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The hydration department insulated water bottle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a fake department seal, mock job title or \u201cofficial hydration supervisor\u201d badge to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/promotional-products\/drinkware\/sports-water-bottles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom water bottle<\/a>. A durable water bottle is so useful it\u2019s likely to be stolen in the first round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391615\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Custom insulated water bottle with the recipient\u2019s name Charlotte printed on.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51752\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391615\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391615\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_565,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391615\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_432,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391615\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_298,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391615\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_165,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391615\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift\/custom-insulated-water-bottle-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The meeting-fuel travel mug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/promotional-products\/drinkware\/travel-mugs-tumblers-cups\/travel-mugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom travel mug<\/a> with a familiar meeting phrase such as \u201cLet\u2019s circle back after coffee.\u201d This gift is perfect for commuters, hybrid workers and coffee-loving office employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"832\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_832,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391621\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Branded blue travel mug on a shelf with a silver Pon Poke logo.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51751\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391621\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_832,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391621\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_689,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391621\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_526,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391621\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_364,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391621\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_201,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391621\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea\/branded-blue-travel-mug-gift-idea.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The office-pet ceramic photo mug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a portrait photo of the office dog, cat or team mascot onto a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/personalized-mugs\"><\/a>ceramic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/personalized-mugs\">photo mug<\/a>. The item will be used everyday in the office, while the familiar face makes the reveal funny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391627\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Two custom mugs as White Elephant gift ideas.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51750\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391627\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391627\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_636,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391627\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_486,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391627\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_336,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391627\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_186,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391627\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs\/white-elephant-gift-idea-custom-mugs.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The custom wireless charging pad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/promotional-products\/technology\/wireless-chargers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wireless charger<\/a> with a fake error message, low-battery joke or brand logo. Useful custom tech is super stealable because it saves the day without taking up much desk space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Charging pads also make great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/corporate-gifts-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate gifts<\/a> that employees and clients actually use.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The emergency-snack tote bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/clothing-bags\/bags\/totes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom tote bag<\/a> with \u201cEmergency snacks,\u201d \u201cReceipts I\u2019ll organize later\u201d or another office in-joke. This affordable gift is also useful for commuting, shopping or wrapping other gifts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The team photo mouse pad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn a team away day photo into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/promotional-products\/technology\/mouse-pads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom mouse pad<\/a>, and add a funny caption. This works especially well for hybrid teams because it can be used in the office or by remote workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_575,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391632\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Woman working at an office desk with a custom mouse pad and branded calendar.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51749\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391632\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_575,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391632\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_476,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391632\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_363,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391632\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_251,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391632\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_139,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391632\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar\/custom-mouse-pad-and-calendar.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The brilliant ideas notebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/stationery\/stationery\/notebooks-pads-journals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notebook or notepad<\/a> with text saying \u201cBrilliant ideas I had five minutes too late.\u201d The cover gets the laugh, but high-quality stationery is useful across job roles and age groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391568\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Custom spiral bound notepad with the recipient\u2019s name inside.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51748\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391568\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_683,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391568\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_565,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391568\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_432,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391568\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_298,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391568\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_165,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391568\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift\/custom-spiral-bound-notepad-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The team-lore photo coaster set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/photo-coasters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">photo coasters<\/a> using four expressions, landmarks or moments from your group\u2019s history. Coasters are compact and easy to customize for a small team, family or friendship group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Browse these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/hub\/birthday-gift-ideas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personalized birthday gift ideas<\/a> for more thoughtful custom gift inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The break-room custom puzzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a group photo, illustrated team family tree or office-pet portrait on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/puzzles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom puzzle<\/a>. The lucky recipient can put it in the office break room for a communal team challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. The unofficial team beanie<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customize a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/clothing-bags\/hats\/beanies\">custom beanie<\/a> with a playful acronym or club badge. This warm, wearable gift will be quickly stolen at a Christmas gift exchange, especially when the embroidery feels like an inside joke rather than company branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"683\" height=\"683\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_683,h_683,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Employee smiling wearing a red embroidered branded beanie.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51758\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391671\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_683,h_683,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red.jpg?_i=AA 683w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391671\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red\/woman-wearing-branded-beanie-red.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"festive-white-elephant-gifts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ridiculously festive White Elephant gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pure festive ridiculous gifts prioritize the reveal, the group photo and the story. Canvas prints, custom stickers and life-size cutouts turn a familiar face or moment into something comical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These White Elephant gifts are great for close-knit teams, friends and family. For client events or hybrid workplaces, lean toward practical products unless you\u2019re certain the joke will land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. The reaction-photo canvas print<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a funny reaction image from the team chat and turn it into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/canvas-prints\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">canvas print<\/a>. Tight cropping of the image makes an ordinary photo feel like gallery art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. The leadership portrait photo pillow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a headshot of a team leader or colleague on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/pillows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom photo pillow<\/a> for a humorous gift that the recipient can use at home or in the office to make their workspace more comfy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. The office-pet face pillow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a safer gift, print a photo of the office pet on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/pet-face-pillows\"><\/a>custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/pet-face-pillows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pet face pillow<\/a>. It\u2019s ridiculous enough to make the unwrapping moment hilarious and cute enough to attract lots of steals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"A french bulldog stood on its bed with a photo pet face pillow on the floor.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51747\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391639\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 2560w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2048,h_2048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1848,h_1848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 1848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1648,h_1648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 1648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391639\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea\/photo-pillow-white-elephant-gift-idea.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.\u00a0The life-size legend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn a full-length photo of the company founder or a colleague into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/signs-posters\/floor-standups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom stand-up<\/a>. This gift doubles as a holiday party photo prop and can become a permanent office fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. The out of office sticker collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/labels-stickers\/custom-stickers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom stickers<\/a> of catchphrases, mini mock awards and colleagues making funny facial expressions. Print die-cut stickers that can be stuck on laptops, notebooks and water bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-gallery\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-gallery swan px-6 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n                    <div class=\"swiffy-slider is-loading slider-item-first-visible centered-nav-btn columns-2\">\n                <div class=\"slider-container\">\n                                            <div class=\"swiffy-slide\">\n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_512,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391563\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg?_i=AA\" class=\"swan-responsive-image wp-post-51739 wp-image-51746\" alt=\"Die-cut sticker singles face stickers as White Elephant gift ideas.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391563\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_512,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391563\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_424,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391563\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_324,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391563\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_224,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391563\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_124,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391563\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts\/face-stickers-white-elephant-gifts.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__text\">\n                                    <p><span style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"swiffy-slide\">\n                                                            <div class=\"gallery__image\">\n                                    <img width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_512,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391656\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg?_i=AA\" class=\"swan-responsive-image wp-post-51739 wp-image-51745\" alt=\"Holographic silver die-cut sticker singles with work-related slogans, White Elephant gift ideas.\" loading=\"lazy\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391656\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_512,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391656\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_424,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391656\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_324,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391656\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_224,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391656\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_124,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391656\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans\/holographic-stickers-with-work-slogans.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"slider-nav slider-nav-prev\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"slider-nav slider-nav-next\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. The close-up photo mug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crop a colleague\u2019s face to one eyebrow, a dramatic stare or an unmistakable mustache, then wrap the design around a custom ceramic mug. Keep the identity just recognizable enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. The fake holiday movie poster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cast your team or family as the stars of a festive movie on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/signs-posters\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom poster<\/a>. Add a title, review quote and release date for a holiday gift that\u2019s imaginative, hilarious and highly stealable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. The impossible puzzle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn a repetitive image: a team photo of everyone matching sweaters, a wall of sticky notes or an enormous patch of sky into a custom puzzle. That way, the joke continues after the party ends when the recipient realizes how difficult the puzzle is to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. The selfie photo blanket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a chaotic group selfie on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/fleece-blankets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom photo blanket<\/a>. This gift will get laughs when unfolded and is also cozy for the winter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391661\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Pile of custom fleece blankets given as Christmas gifts, White Elephant gift ideas.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51744\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391661\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391661\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391661\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391661\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391661\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391661\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift\/custom-fleece-blankets-white-elephant-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. The office building cotton tote<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put a photo of the office building, interior or head office on a custom canvas tote bag for a ridiculous and amusing White Elephant gift for office-based teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"budget-friendly-custom-white-elephant-gifts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget-friendly custom White Elephant gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Budget-friendly White Elephant gifts do not need to look generic. A custom design on a simple product feels more intentional than an expensive item with no connection to the group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-tip\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-tip swan section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-7 swan-display-flex span-justify-center tip-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"title swan-text-x2large swan-font-secondary\">\n                Tip            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <p>Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/gifts-by-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gifts for every budget<\/a> for more affordable White Elephant gift ideas.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. The office joke custom mug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print a catchphrase or office in-joke in oversized type on a ceramic custom mug. One strong slogan or idea is usually funnier and easier to read than a crowded collage, so keep it simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391556\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Number one boss custom mug gift idea.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51743\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391556\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391556\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391556\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391556\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391556\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391556\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/number-one-custome-mug-gift\/number-one-custome-mug-gift.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22.\u00a0The funny face stickers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/labels-stickers\/custom-stickers\/die-cut-sticker-singles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">die-cut sticker singles<\/a> of colleagues or family members making funny facial expressions for a hilarious holiday gift that can be stuck on laptops, notebooks and water bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"491\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_491,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391666\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Die-cut face sticker singles stuck on an office work laptop.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51742\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391666\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_491,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391666\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_406,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391666\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_310,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391666\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_214,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391666\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_118,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391666\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/face-stickers-on-laptop\/face-stickers-on-laptop.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. The joke logo cotton tote bag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design a logo for the office snackers, coffee club, lunch-break readers or unofficial social committee and print it on a cotton tote bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img width=\"536\" height=\"470\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_536,h_470,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391675\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Custom cotton tote bag with \u201cBook haul\u201d printed on.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51741\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391675\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_536,h_470,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391675\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print.jpeg?_i=AA 536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_392,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391675\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_217,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391675\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print\/custom-cotton-tote-bag-print.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a024. The pet photo coaster series<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print four photos of the office or family pet onto coasters for a cute, funny and affordable holiday gift that all players will want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Photo coaster of a dog wearing sunglasses.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51757\" data-transformation-crop=\"w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391592\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 2560w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_2048,h_2048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 2048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1848,h_1848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 1848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1648,h_1648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 1648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1448,h_1448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 1448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1248,h_1248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 1248w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1048,h_1048,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 1048w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391592\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster\/white-elephant-gift-photo-coaster.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for hosting a workplace gift exchange<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A workplace gift exchange helps bring employees together and creates lasting memories. Follow these simple steps to ensure it\u2019s a success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Announce details early:<\/strong> Share event rules, budget limits and dates well in advance so everyone has enough time to buy their gift.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make the budget affordable:<\/strong> Choose reasonable spending caps (e.g. $15-$25) so all team members feel comfortable joining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep extra gifts on hand:<\/strong> Have one or two wrapped backup gifts ready just in case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combine with holiday treats:<\/strong> Serve warm drinks and festive snacks for holiday spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-create-custom-gifts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create custom White Elephant gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best prank gifts combine an inside joke with practical so the recipient will genuinely want to keep it. Turn a funny team photo, office pet portrait or memorable moment into a party gift by following these six simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the right image:<\/strong> Choose a high-resolution photo tied to a joke everyone in the group will understand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Match it to a product:<\/strong> Canvas prints can feature an oversized insider-joke image or add text or a close-up of an office pet, colleague or team leader to a ceramic photo mug.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crop for maximum impact:<\/strong> Zoom in on a funny expression or detail, making sure the main subject remains recognizable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add text:<\/strong> Include a short caption, nickname or team slogan, but ensure the image stays central.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preview before ordering:<\/strong> Check the placement, image quality and spelling, then confirm the joke is lighthearted and appropriate for everyone involved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wrap the gift:<\/strong> Hide the gift\u2019s shape and size to preserve the surprise until opened.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-public-id=\"ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391551\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg?_i=AA\" alt=\"Man carrying a stack of gifts with branded wrapping paper and ribbon.\" class=\"wp-post-51739 wp-image-51740\" data-format=\"jpeg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1787391551\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_1024,h_1024,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391551\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_848,h_848,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391551\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg?_i=AA 848w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_648,h_648,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391551\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg?_i=AA 648w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_448,h_448,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391551\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/vistaprint\/images\/w_248,h_248,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1787391551\/ideas-and-advice-prod\/blogadmin\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping\/stack-of-gifts-branded-wrapping.jpeg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"memorable-white-elephant-gift-exchange\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your White Elephant gift exchange memorable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best White Elephant gift is one the whole group wants to take home. When choosing your holiday gift, consider your audience, personalize with an in-joke and consider product quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background-color: #FFFFFF\" class=\"section section-vp-custom-design-cta-block\">\n    <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block swan swan-custom-cta-block px-6 swan-py-4 section__container\" role=\"alert\">\n        <div class=\"swan-px-8 swan-py-3 swan-display-flex span-justify-center\">\n            <div class=\"swan-mr-4\">\n                <div class=\"swan-text-x3large swan-text-black swan-font-secondary swan-mb-5\">\n                    Ready to customize your White Elephant gift?                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"swan-text-black swan-text-xm1 text-description\">\n                    Check out VistaPrint\u2019s custom gifts today!                 <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"vp-custom-design-cta-block-button\">\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/gifts-for-anyone\"\n   title=\"Explore custom gifts\"\n   target=\"_blank\"\n   class=\"swan-button swan-button-skin-primary\"\n    data-tracking-event=\"Navigation Clicked\" data-tracking-event-detail=\"\/hub\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51739;https:\/\/www.vistaprint.com\/photo-gifts\/gifts-for-anyone;Content:Text Link;Explore custom gifts\" data-tracking-navigation-detail=\"Explore custom gifts\">\n    Explore custom gifts<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White Elephant gifts FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between White Elephant, Yankee Swap and Dirty Santa?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These names are often used interchangeably. Each generally describes a gift exchange where players unwrap new presents or steal opened ones, although specific rules may vary by group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need an even number of people for a White Elephant exchange?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The game works with any number of participants as long as there are as many players as recipients. Each person playing should contribute one gift and leave with one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does a White Elephant gift exchange take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most exchanges last between 30 and 60 minutes. The total time depends on the number of players, how quick each player\u2019s turn is and how many times gifts can be stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you host a virtual White Elephant gift exchange?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Participants can open gifts over a video call while using an online number generator to decide the order. After the game, everyone ships their gift to its final recipient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you bring a regifted item to a White Elephant exchange?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regifting is fine if the host allows it and the item is unused, clean and in excellent condition. Avoid anything damaged or overly personal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>White Elephant thrives on spontaneity, strategy and chaos. 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