The Best Gifts for Your White Elephant and Secret Santa Parties This Year

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us and we've all slept off our turkey-induced slumbers, it's time to prep for the next big events: Christmas parties.

If you have any Secret Santa or White Elephant parties on your radar for this year, you might be feeling a bit stressed about how to pick the perfect gift when you're not quite sure who you're shopping for. Before you head to your nearest convenience store and panic purchase some sort of cringe-worthy gag gift, check out our list of the best gifts for your holiday gifting parties below to find the right thing to earn you Secret Santa and White Elephant gifter of the year.

These Puffy Eye-Curing Patches: $17.50

Everyone experiences a little extra stress around the holidays, and that can lead to a lack of sleep that causes some not-so-cheerful puffy eyes. That's what makes these under-eye patches from Peace Out such a great gift for anyone this year, as they keep the puff at bay in just 15 minutes for a rejuvenated look and feel.

(via Peace Out)

 

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This Foot-Pampering Gift Set: $26.95

Who doesn't need a little extra self-care around the holidays? All the trudging in our winter boots can take a toll, but this gift set Foot Routine holiday gift set from Bath & Body Works makes it easy to put a smile on anyone's face by giving their feet a much-needed treat. Plus, the tube-shaped packaging makes it a great White Elephant option, as no one will be able to tell what's hiding inside from under the tree.

(via Bath & Body Works)

 

This Set of Christmas With Aloha Chocolate Boxes: $42.95

Make someone's Christmas a whole lot sweeter by picking this Christmas With Aloha gift set from Hawaiian Host as a gift for any party you'll be attending. It comes with a whopping four boxes of the brand's best-selling milk and dark chocolate treats, all in a beautiful Christmassy box that's so cute you barely even have to wrap it.

(via Hawaiian Host)

 

This Desk-Friendly Cable Wrangler: $30

Messy desks are no match for this cable-wrangling beauty from Smartish, which offers a handy solution to tangled wires everywhere. The magnetic surface is perfect for keeping wires well-organized, and that's something anyone can appreciate this Christmas season.

(via Smartish)

 

These Uniquely Gorgeous Water Glasses: $27

Give a gift that levels up anyone's hosting game with these gorgeous water goblets from Hobnail. The unique shape and style of the glasses are perfect for year-round use, whether they're holding lemonade during a summer bash or a warm spiced cider during fall festivities.

(via Amazon)

 

This Darts Game That Can Be Used Anytime, Anywhere: $35

You can't go wrong with the kind of gift that can be used just about anywhere and by just about anyone, which is what makes this innovative darts game from Popdarts a perfect gift pick. Plus, you can start playing as soon as the Secret Santa or White Elephant exchange has ended, making it a great way to keep the party going even when your hard work is done.

(via Amazon)

 

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This Sleek Silk Pillowcase: $74.96

If you haven't heard about all the benefits of silk pillowcases yet, listen up (because they're so good that you might want to snag one for yourself while shopping for your White Elephant/Secret Santa). Silk is the perfect material for sleep since it doesn't tug at hair or the skin, meaning your hair/skincare products can be more effective while you drift off into the best beauty sleep every single night.  This pillowcase from Blissy is the ideal option when you're gifting for just about anyone, especially since the color is versatile and there's no one that couldn't benefit from having one on their bed at night.

This Warm and Cozy Pocketed Puffer Scarf: $35

We all get a little chilly this time of year, but this unisex Puffer Hug makes it easy to stay warm and cozy all season long. It's perfectly packable for long flights and walks in the snow alike, and the pockets make it great for keeping hands toasty when the weather outside is frightful.

(via Puffer Hug)

 

Found the right gift for your holiday parties just yet? If you're shopping for a Secret Santa gift for someone of a certain sign, you can check out some additional ideas by clicking HERE for our list of the best astrology-related gifts.