Let’s talk about the White Elephant in the room. This much-loved holiday game has become as popular as an Ugly Sweater party, played at Christmas gatherings and office parties alike. The rules are simple: find a gift that’s quirky, funny or a little bit bonkers, and at the end of the party make sure you go home with the best one. Sounds simple, but between novelty pasta shapes & questionable mug slogans, there are a lot of gifts that are considered NSFW.
Stumped? We’re here to help. Take a look at our top picks for office-appropriate White Elephant gifts that’ll delight your colleagues and keep you out of trouble with your boss…
1. Mad House Door Mat
Funny, cheeky and practical. This is the perfect White Elephant gift for colleagues with children or pets. After all, first impressions count.
2. Eat Cake For Breakfast Mug
A slogan mug that won’t land you with a warning. If your colleagues are straight to the kitchen when there’s free cake, they’ll love this kate spade new york mug.
4. Fruit Gins Candle Gift Box
Any gin lovers in the office? This gift set from the leading jam makers is full of fruity gin scents.
5. Hedgehog Measuring Cups
This measuring cup set is fabulous for any avid bakers in the office, you might get some tasty baked treats brought in because of them too. So they're a win win.
6. Inspiration Quote Cards
Know anyone that could do with a more positive outlook in the office? These quote cards are just the ticket and come with their own stand too.
7. Leopard Salt & Pepper Shakers
For those with a wild streak, these salt and pepper shakers will keep their spicy side fed and they look cool on a desk or in the kitchen too.
8. City Travel Mug
For those obsessed with the big apple, get them this mug so you'll have something to look at whilst they regale you with stories of their favorite city.
9. Thermal Mug
They won’t have to leave their best friend at home with this thermal mug from ban.do. The perfect gift to get them through those meetings-that-could’ve-been-an-email.
10. You Rock Candle
Indulge their inner rockstar with this fabulously fun candle. There's other hand signs too but some are definitely NSFW, so buy with caution.
Still looking for the perfect present? Find more White Elephant gift ideas on our gift finder.