15 More Creative White Elephant Gift Exchange Theme Ideas
It’s Christmas party season, which means that odds are, you may be going to (or planning) a white elephant gift exchange.
A few years ago, I rounded up 15 Creative White Elephant Gift Exchange Theme Ideas. It’s surprisingly still one of my most popular posts, so today I’m sharing 15 more creative/fun theme ideas in case you need some inspiration!
Thrift Finds. Oh, this? I thrifted it. Challenge your friends to bring their best thrift find. You’ll be shocked at what treasures you might discover along the way.
Cool Moms Unite. If you’re hosting a gift exchange with other moms, give the gift of fun things mom love. Postpartum care items, wine, coffee, etc.
TikTok Made Me Buy It. We’ve all been there, and now you finally have an excuse to purchase that item that keeps popping up on your FYP. (“Taylor’s Version” slippers, anyone?)
Pun-tastic Presents. Everyone loves a good pun, so bring gifts with a play on words or puns. Think: A "tea-rex" infuser, a "pasta-bilities" cookbook, or a "pun intended" mug.
Foodie Fiesta. Culinary delights and unique food items unite in this theme. Ideas could include unusual hot sauces, quirky kitchen gadgets, or a DIY sushi-making kit.
Superhero Surprise. Perfect for those who love Marvel, DC or classic comic books, this theme brings superhero fans together. You never know what you’re going to get (e.g., superhero-themed office supplies, a cape for everyday use, or maybe even comic book coasters).
DIY Delights. Doesn’t matter if you’re crafty or not, this theme focuses on handmade or do-it-yourself gifts (and yes, baked goods count).
Hi, Barbie. Inspired by this year’s hottest movie Barbie, bring a gift that reminds you of Barbie world.
The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift took the world by storm this year, so reminisce on your favorite era by bringing a gift that matches the era’s vibe.
Five Below Finds. Head to Five Below (where everything is $5 or less) and see what hidden gems you find.
Lightning Deal. Amazon always has good lightning deals on random products so what’s another Amazon package delivery sent to your house? It’s like a reward.
Puzzle Party. Give a gift that challenges your mind with jigsaw puzzles, brain-teasers or even a classic Rubik’s Cube.
In My Fitness Era. Find quirky fitness or workout-related gifts perfect for that hot girl walk or gym sesh.
Plant Power. A great theme idea if your guests are plant lovers or garden enthusiasts.
Aldi Finds. Aldi’s infamous aisles of hidden gems is the focus of this theme idea. Browse the aisles during your next grocery shopping trip to see what you’ll find next.