The Best White Elephant Gifts Under $30 That The Whole Party Will Want

Strike a balance between whimsical and practical with this adorable trinket dish. The sturdy ceramic tray is perfect for jewelry, makeup or keys, and will add a touch of playfulness to any space.

Gardens may be winding down, but these little terracotta planters can bring a little green into your space throughout the winter. Each kit comes with everything you need to start growing lavender, daisies, catnip, poppies or clover.

Puzzles are a winter staple—perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway or a cozy night in. Le Puzz takes puzzling seriously, with uncommon designs and random-cut pieces that will pose a decent challenge to any puzzle lover. Plus, you basically have a work of art when you’re done.

These thoughtful candles are composed of environmentally friendly rice wax and rush weed wicks. Each candle has a 15 minute burn-time that’s perfect for a little meditation break. The package is equally as gorgeous as the candles, making it a unique gifting experience all around.

Everyone should have a cool set of playing cards. This gorgeous deck was designed in collaboration with the Dutch interior designer Moooi. The custom art is lush and colorful, and made with paper sourced from sustainable forests.

Ah, a Christmas ornament, the most traditional of casual holiday gifts. This caviar bauble steps the sentiment up with a fun, vintage-inspired design. If caviar doesn’t do it for you, there are tons of cute pantry-inspired designs on Food52’s site.

This condiment fork solves the snacker’s lament: Should you wiggle your little piggies in the pickle jar or dirty a clean fork? The holster attaches to most jars and holds the FridgeFork in place, so you can quickly snag a pickle (or a couple of olives) without any extra fuss. If you’re more of a cornichon fan, this little grabber tool is great too.

A gift fit for any nature lover, this 2024 calendar is full of unique art and donates a portion of proceeds to national conservation efforts. It’s a win-win that will have the giftee looking forward to the new year.

If your white elephant crew is made up of outdoorsy folks, this multi-tool might start a riot. The tool folds up into a compact 4.25-inch size, but still houses needle nose pliers, a wire stripper, three flathead drivers, a #2 cross driver, awl, nail file, scissors, tool lock, can opener, bottle opener, partially serrated blade and pocket clip.

A vase can be easily overlooked, but it’s a home essential for anyone that appreciates a pretty bloom. This cute vintage-inspired design will brighten any space and can even stand alone as a fun sculpture when you’re between bouquets.

Great for science-loving adults and kids alike, this pop-up book can transform into six fully functional tools—including a planetarium, an infinite calendar and a playable instrument.

With the rise of tinned fish night and girl dinner this past year, Fishwife has become a foodie staple. These responsibly sourced tins are delicious and adorably packaged. And if the giftee really likes them, they can sign up for a