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White Elephant (sometimes called Yankee Swap or Dirty Santa) is a holiday gift exchange where players draw numbers, choose a gift or “steal” a gift from a previous recipient. This game is a great way to involve people of all ages and genders at your holiday party—and have a little cheeky fun in the process. Typically, there’s also a set price point; for this guide, we’re rounding up White Elephant gifts under $100 to give you plenty of different options.
While some folks like to give gag gifts for this irreverent exchange, we prefer to choose items that people will actually use all year—and want to steal from others during the party (after all, that’s part of the fun). When it comes to the very best White Elephant holiday gifts, you should think about the vibe and crowd: Are you doing the exchange with your all-female book club, or will you be at your work holiday party? If it’s the latter, choose a gift that most people would enjoy (think: a cool desk calendar, wineglasses or an ultra-soft blanket).
From fun gadgets to festive decorations to beautiful objets d’art, here are the best White Elephant gifts under $100.
Tory Burch Essence of Dreams Layering Oil Essence of Sandalwood at Nordstrom, Size 0.47 Oz
Gift Set, Lip Balm 3-Pack, Best of the Best
Botanical Green Alpaca Bed Socks
Le Creuset Stockpot
Several of these 8-quart stockpots are on sale for $80—a steal for a kitchen workhorse that can cook pasta, boil seafood, simmer soups and more.
Veranda Simply Chic
Ok we may be a bit biased, but this coffee table book makes a perfect gift for design lovers. It features over 30 spectacular homes around the world that embody effortlessly chic style. From coastal escapes to country retreats to dramatic city residences, there's design inspo to be found on every page.
"Home Alone" Napkin Set
We're obsessed with these co*cktail napkins with fun sayings from one of our favorite holiday movies, Home Alone.
Canvas Pouch
These cotton canvas pouches are panel printed by hand in India. We think they make a beautiful vessel for giftable goodies such as perfume, small toiletries, candy or a chic deck of cards.
Villa Real Mexican Hot Chocolate Variety Gift Set
Made in Oaxaca, this festive Mexican hot chocolate gift set includes two discs of almond, vanilla, and sweet dark chocolate. We love that the chocolate is made of simple ingredients (just cocoa butter, sugar, almonds, and other nuts and spices) for a treat you can feel good about. Add a handcrafted molinillo with your gift for a thoughtful touch.
Box of Holiday Treats
Who doesn't love a sweet treat around the holidays? Choose anywhere from two to 12 types of candy for your Sugarwish box, or wrap up a gift card to let your gift recipient choose their own! They can also use the gift card on wine, cookies, candles and more.
The Puzzle: Champage Problems
This festive, 500-piece puzzle will have your gift recipient ready to pop a bottle of bubbly!
Stanley 64 oz. Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler
Most of us could stand to drink more water throughout the day, and this 64-ounce tumbler will help make staying hydrated way easier thanks to its double-walled insulation that'll keep H2O ice cold all day.
Typographic Calendar
Everyone could use a chic calendar to help them stay organized in the new year. This one is simple, but the beautiful typography and silk paper make it feel elevated (and gift-worthy) instead of utilitarian.
Bone Inlay Domino Set in Black and White Pinstripe
These handcrafted Perry Ellis x Mela bone inlay dominos are inspired by the manors of Renaissance Europe. They're perfect for game night, but still pretty enough to display on a coffee table all year.
Red Currant Candle
Sometimes, a crowd-pleasing holiday candle is just the ticket for a gift exchange. This one—with notes of earthy green, galbanum, tart citrus, cassis, tropical fruit and fruity musk—will wake up any winter home and make it feel instantly more happy.
Handthrown Crock and Utensil Set
This beautiful White Elephant gift includes so much for the price! It's pre-filled with 13 wooden utensils (including a flat spatula, five beechwood cooking spoons, a multi-purpose scoop, a sugar/salt spoon set, a lemon reamer, a co*cktail mixer, a honey dripper, a tasting spoon, and a bottle opener), and is packaged alongside an artisan-made, hand-thrown crock. We love that the crock could also be used as a flower vase.
Apple AirTag
In today's hectic world, everyone could use a little extra help tracking down their phone, keys, purse or even pets. AirTags are the modern-day solution to help you find your things, since they'll immediately ping your phone when your lost items are detected.
The Gift of Bright Eyes
Everyone's schedule tends to pick up in the winter—between co*cktail parties, charity benefits and all the errands of the holiday season, we could all use a little more downtime and self-care. These eye patches will make your gift recipient look like they scored a full night of sleep in mere minutes.
Rhinebeck Serving Board
This hand-carved acacia board is ideal for serving up cheese, charcuterie, crudités and more. Anyone would want to steal this handsome White Elephant gift!
Plant the Box Scented Candles
These candles are a two-in-one gift. First, you'll get to enjoy a single-wick scented candle, and then you can plant the seed-infused box to grow tomatoes, flowers, herbs and more (depending on which you choose).
Starry Night co*cktail Shaker
Who wouldn't be delighted to open a gift box with this vintage-inspired co*cktail shaker inside (or want to steal it from the person ahead of them)? It makes the perfect bar cart addition—and you can pair it with a co*cktail recipe book or bottle of simple syrup if you want to up the price point of your White Elephant gift.
Horn Picture Frame, 8x10
We love the idea of a beautiful frame for a White Elephant gift—especially if you can fill it with a photo of the entire group there to exchange gifts (think: your book club or family members).
Holy Sheet Mask Set
Cold winter weather means your skin needs a little extra TLC. Pamper your face, nose, eyes, hands, feet, and hair this holiday season with 18 different masks and two packs of cleansing wipes.
Whimsical Oil Bottle
We're obsessed with this whimsical oil bottle that's crafted from hand-blown borosilicate glass—it would make any kitchen countertop look infinitely more chic.
Cozy Lavender Warming Booties
The limit on cozy doesn't exist during cold winter weather, so anyone would love receiving a pair of these fluffy warming booties. We love that they're filled with dried lavender flowers for an extra-soothing touch after a long day.
Happy Hour Set-of-Ten Notecards
Everyone needs a set of notecards, and we think these ones printed with co*cktails are so fun. Your gift recipient will think of you every time they write a thank-you note or jot down a recipe on these cheeky cards.
VasesBase Para Flores Yellow Vase
This funky vase makes a major statement with its punchy color, minimal design and textured resin coating. A cork base makes it safe to use on any tabletop.
Pappy & Company Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee
Caffeine addicts will love this whole-bean, single-origin coffee from Guatemala. Aged in Pappy Van Winkle bourbon barrels, this medium-dark roast is perfectly balanced.
Santa Trims Tree Puzzle
John Derian never misses, and the brand has teamed up with Artisan Puzzles to create a line of beautiful (and brain-boosting!) games. This 1000-piece puzzle features a festive 19th-century print and would make a perfect White Elephant gift.
Petit Oeuf Egg Cup, Set of 2
How charming are these egg cups from Porta's Breakfast In Bed With Laetitia Rouget collection? We think they would make anyone's eggs and soldiers feel infinitely more chic.
Chamberlain Coffee X Daysie Collab Bundle
This luxe simple syrup trio is perfect for gifting. The crowd-pleasing flavors—which include coconut almond, cake batter and Madagascar vanilla—are delicious in coffee, co*cktails and even baked goods.
Celine Throw
These ultra-soft brushed cotton throws are so luxe that anyone would be delighted to receive them this holiday season. Choose from over a dozen colorways; the subtle herringbone pattern looks equally chic in all of them.
Composition Ledger Extra Thick Notebook
This unique notebook feels way more elevated than the standard office notepad—with its blank pages it can act as a journal, sketchbook or daily planner. Choose from 14 beautiful designs and watch everyone scramble to steal this White Elephant gift.
Icelandic Elements Sea Salt Collection
This quartet of Icelandic salt—which includes flaky sea salt, bold lava salt, birch smoked salt and Arctic thyme salt—is made from pristine seawater, hot geysers and geothermal energy.
Signature Hand Towels (pair)
These plush and absorbent long-staple cotton hand towels will make your giftee's bathroom feel like a spa. Choose from 14 colors and a monogram (if you don't know who your recipient will be, you can leave it blank or opt for a word like "guest" or "merry" for the holidays).
No. 2598 The Ranch
This unisex candle is warm, inviting and a little spicy with its notes of pipe tobacco, aged leather, old books, green cypress and pepper. It'll remind you of a cozy library—with a welcome hint of fresh greenery.
Gilded Dora Maar Mug
Inspired by French photographer, poet and painter Dora Maar (who was also known as Pablo Picasso's lover and muse), this surrealist mug will bring a dose of fun to your morning coffee. Pair it with a bag of coffee or some fancy loose-leaf tea for a thoughtful White Elephant gift.
Tulip Stem Mouth-Blown Glass Vase
A beautiful objet d'art is always a chic gift—and who wouldn't love a handmade vase to display their favorite blooms? This one is made from mouth-blown Czech glass using centuries-old traditions. Just look at that detailing!
Adopt a Beehive Gift Box
We love a gift that gives back, and this one supports small-scale family farmers in Puglia, Italy, who are using sustainable and organic methods to produce honey. The set includes two large jars of honey, a wooden dipper, a bee tea towel and a wooden crate. The best part? Your gift recipient will also get an adoption certificate with the number of their hive and date of harvest as well as a brochure with information about the farm and beekeeper.
Vintage 1976 Independence Ironstone Pillow Talk Cups
This set of two vintage mugs makes a fun gift for coffee or tea drinkers. We love the fun handles, classic stripes and unique footed base.
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