40 Best Dirty Santa Gift Ideas for All of Your Holiday Parties
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Whether you call it Dirty Santa, White Elephant, Yankee Swap, or something else, it's probably the most fun you'll have shopping for gifts all season. A quick refresh on how the game works: Everyone brings a wrapped gift and takes a number. When your number is called, you get to choose a gift from the pile or steal a gift that's already been opened.
The game is especially fun if participants lean into it with funny presents and gag gifts that will make the whole room burst into laughter. However, in our experience, people tend to steal the useful or trendy items, such as kitchen gadgets and popular gifts. Of course, most iterations of the game require participants to stick to a budget of gifts under $20, gifts under $25, or gifts under $30.
You'll also want to think about the group you're trading gifts with. If you're doing a coworkers gift swap or a kids gift exchange, it's best to keep things PG. If you're participating in a Dirty Santa swap with adult friends and family, things can skew a little more rated-R! Here are our top picks for the best Dirty Santa gifts to add to your cart this holiday season.
The Original Wine Condoms - Set of 6
Wine Condom is all about protection — protecting the quality and freshness of your wine, that is. Slide the "condom" over the wine bottle opening, and store the container upright or on its side, without the worry of leakage.
Hot Dog Stud Earrings
Give these hot dog stud earrings to the foodie, hot dog lover, or glizzy fan in your life. They are made with 18k gold plating and sterling silver posts.
Zen Garden Litter Box: A Little Piece Of Mindfulness By Sarah Royal
Gift a cat parent this funny and relaxing zen garden kit with two cat figures, five decorative rocks, and a scooping rake for a litter box-inspired de-stresser. They can sift through "litter" until they're purring with glee.
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Anxiety Management Box
While it may seem humorous upon opening, this management box may actually come in handy for recipients of any age. The box includes mission cards, origami paper, and a deck of confidence cards, among other things.
Pizza Shaped Hook Pillow
If you're unsure who you're gifting to, this pizza-shaped pillow is a safe bet for any age or sex. At 12 x 12-inches, it's the perfect size for an accent pillow.
Cleaning Gel for Car
They'll wonder how they ever lived without this curious cleaning putty that's perfect for picking up dirt and dust from vents, cupholders, buttons, keyboards, and other hard-to-clean spots. It's even gone viral on TikTok!
29" Large Dart Board
If your Dirty Santa gift exchange includes kids, we can't think of a better gift than this game that both kids and adults can get into. Time to find out who really has a competitive side...
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Portable Charger
The award for "Most Useful Dirty Santa Gift" goes to this on-the-go charger that is sure to come in handy on long travel days, busy sport tournament weekends, and any other time your recipient might be away from an outlet. It comes in a variety of colors, too!
Mini Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Regardless of the humorous name, this TikTok-approved gift is a huge hit with everyone from Gen Z to Boomers. Customers love it for the irresistible vanilla scent, hydration, and subtle shimmer that's left on their skin after use.
Verde Tropico Cutting Board
Whether they're a passionate home chef or frequent freezer meal eater, this cutting board from artist Mariery Young will look great in their kitchen.
On Course Golf Drinking Game
The golf lover in your life will love this hilarious game of drinking challenges created for the golf course. Examples include, "Every player gets a mulligan this hole, but if you use it, you must drink," and "Switcharoo! Everyone switch drivers to tee off. Everyone who does not hit the fairway must drink."
Quencher H2.0 FlowState Stainless Steel Tumbler
Time for them to find out whether the viral Stanley cup is really worth the hype with this 14 oz tumbler that comes with a lid and straw.
Grandma's Trini Pepper Sauce
The foodie who puts hot sauce on everything will adore these Trinidadian hot sauces made with fresh ingredients. The recipes are inspired by the founder's Trinidadian grandmother.
Handheld Fortune Telling Fidget Toy
For the friend that has a hard time making decisions, this keychain spinner has all the answer they need (well, eight of them at least, including "Give It A Try" and "I Say No").
Bless Your Heart: 200 Trivia Questions to Prove Your Southern Know-How
Think of this as Trivial Pursuit with southern charm. With categories such as Literature & Arts, Food & Drinks, Sports & Culture, and more, they can put their down-home knowledge to the test.
Shot Glass Roulette
Everyone's going to want this cool drinking game. Spin the wheel in a game of roulette and get a shot chosen for you. Fingers crossed it's something good.
The Screaming Goat
No one needs a screaming goat figurine, but that's what makes it fun. The hilarious gift also comes with a book, neatly packaged in a gift box.
French Fry Holder for Car
While this gift might be a "joke," it's also practical for those who eat in their car. The fry container fits perfectly in a vehicle's cup holder and is sized to hold a large order of McDonald's french fries.
Bob Ross with Seed Pack
Hit them with a wave of nostalgia with this Bob Ross Chia Pet. The decorative planter will grow into a "happy little" friend, and they'll hear the jingle, "Ch-ch-ch-chia pets!" every time they see it.
Dip Clip
They'll never have dry fries again with this two-pack of sauce holders that clip onto their vent for easy sauce access. They can add ketchup to one and ranch to the other.
Lightsaber Chopsticks - Set of 4 Pairs
Gift them a pair of these LED chopsticks that resemble lightsabers from the iconic movie Star Wars. Give them a pair in their favorite color, and keep the rest for yourself.
Bacon Flavored Toothpaste
Quirky is the best way to describe this bacon-flavored gag gift. Who knows, it may even make them hungry after brushing.
Spin the Shot Game
Similar in nature to Spin the Bottle, this game prompts players to take a shot whenever the arrow lands on them.
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The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie
Hosting a Secret Santa party with a bunch of grumpy pants? Consider wrapping one of these cute, reversible plushies for them to flip when they're happy or mad.
Shocktato Party Game
It's the game Hot Potato with the stress level increased tenfold. Whoever ends the round with the potato in their hands gets shocked. Choose from three levels: "lame," "normal," or "extreme."
WTF Nifty Notes
Gift them a handy notepad to help them get their point across when they just don't have the words. Suggestions include, "What is wrong with you?," "Save me!," and "What were you thinking?"
Leg Lamp Nightlight
By now, everyone has seen the movie A Christmas Story. Gift them a nighlight-sized replica that looks just like the infamous leg lamp from the movie.
Crazy Cat Lady Figure
Cat ladies, be proud! This posable cat lady figure (outfit in pajamas, a robe, and slippers) comes with six cats of differing colors and breeds.
Toilet Spray 2-Pack Gift Set
Despite the comical name, this spray will actually come in handy. After a spurt of it in their toilet, any lingering smells will disappear — replaced by the scent of flower citrus or wild mint.
Funny Animal Paw Socks
You'll either think these socks are cute or creepy. The gift recipient can wear them when their feet (we mean, paws) are cold. Choose from several different animal paw options, including a dinosaur and cat.
Yodeling Pickle
You'll never have to worry about gifting them something they already have with this yodeling pickle. It offers a jarring experience, to say the least.
Code Brown Commandos Emergency Underpants
You never know when you might need a pair of emergency underwear, so these whitey-tightys are sure to come in handy for your giftee.
Grow a Boyfriend
If someone you know at the White Elephant gift exchange is always complaining about being single, this novelty toy will elicit a good laugh. The toy is also available in a "Grow a Girlfriend"version.
'How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man'
Add this funny book to the mix, and maybe he'll finally get the hint. It's complete with quotes and illustrations that'll make anyone laugh — crotchety or not.
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Bluetooth Banana Phone
This wireless handset transforms any phone into a banana phone for the caller to speak into and listen from. With a 10-hour USB battery life, they can chat all day without having to split!
Pizza Blanket
This gift combines novelty and practicality into one. The pizza blanket is made of super soft fleece to keep giftees' warm. It even comes in a pizza delivery box for added charm.
Rechargeable Keyboard Cleaner
Who wouldn't want a rechargeable mini vacuum to suck up debris from their keyboard? It's the one area that's consistently ignored when cleaning the desk and office.
Funny Sloth Coffee Mug
While it might not be the easiest mug to take a sip out of, it makes up for the inconvenience in laughs. This cup features a 3D sloth with the words, "Today, I will do absolutely nothing."
Decision Maker and Paper Weight
Solve indecisiveness with this simple paper weight that'll make the choice for them. One reviewer writes, "[I] bought this as a gift for a supervisor going to a new job — it was perfect! It has a hefty, high-end (high-quality) finish and feel to it. The spinning portion was very smooth and spun freely."
Mistaken Lyrics Coasters
"Don't call Jason Waterfalls..." These hilarious coasters showcase some of the most commonly misheard lyrics, providing a fun ice breaker for new friends, co-workers, or family members.
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