35 Delightful White Elephant Gifts to Exchange This Year (2024)

“You get a lot of bang for your buck with this cotton canvas tote: smart-looking, with vegan leather accents," Oprah said when selecting this gift for her Oprah's Favorite Things 2023 List. "Doesn’t it look like a more expensive bag? It’s just right for the person in your life who needs to schlep a lot of stuff. Gayle, are you listening?”

This preppy, 168-page lined notebook has tons of space for them to write out goals, reflections on their day, and more. It's 11" x 7" with attached bookmarks, plus an elastic band to keep it closed. It also comes in other fun prints.

“This hydrating goat-milk bar soap set, with grapefruit, lavender, and fig scents, is a beautifully packaged hostess gift," Oprah said when picking this gift for her Oprah's Favorite Things 2023 list. "Each bar fits perfectly in your hand. And look at the company’s tagline: ‘There is beauty in kindness.’ Why, yes, there is!”

This room spray comes in a silver frosted glass bottle and will fill their room with a pleasant scent all year long. The top note is cardamom, the middle note is geranium, and the base note is vetiver. It also comes in the scents Happy Hour and Restore, and in packs of two and three.

Use this plastic acrylic vacuum cleaner to quickly clean everyday surfaces like your desk or computer. All you need to do is charge it for two to three hours. This cordless, quiet device can rotate 360º, will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity, and has a battery life of 400 minutes maximum.

This luxurious, hand-poured candle from Harlem Candle Co. will fill their space with the scents of roses and sandalwood. It's made from vegetable soy wax and has two cotton wicks. The brand also offers a variety of themed candles honoring historical figures, including Ellington (Duke Ellington) and Josephine (Josephine Baker).

This aluminum alloy phone holder is a convenient option that has silicone pads so won't leave scratches on your phone as it charges. The rubber cushions on the bottom will preserve the surface it rests on. Whoever receives this gift will probably feel super productive, whether they're following a quick recipe in the kitchen, or taking a video call with loved ones.

There are 365 cards in this inspiring set. Each one features a thought-provoking quote from Oprah or another thought leader, a breathing exercise, striking imagery, and can rest on the small bamboo stand that's included. This gift landed on Oprah's Favorite Things List 2022. This set will help the giftee regularly carve out time for deep reflection.

“Our journals are one of the best things we do at Oprah Daily—and Finding Your Purpose is a great, great, great gift for anyone who wants to fulfill the highest, truest expression of themselves," Oprah said when picking this item for her Favorite Things List 2023. "I worked on every page, and I’m leading an online class based on it in the New Year.”

This set from Oprah-loved brand Truff comes with one bottle of olive oil and one bottle of hot sauce. The kicker? Each one is infused with white truffle. They're also certified vegan and certified gluten-free. They'll be able to taste the added layers of flavor in any dish they add these to.

This set of eight waterproof plastic spiral hair ties will help them keep their hair back in style. This set comes in a variety of colors—brunette, black, blonde, and transparent. They also work for each hair type—including textured—and each one can expand up to six times in size.

This 12 oz. stainless steel cup is a Corkcicle collaboration with fine art photographer Gray Malin. It's triple-insulated, so it can keep drinks hot for three hours, and chilled for at least nine hours. It also has a silicone base to keep the cup in place, and a shatter-proof lid.

“It started with a book, became a film, then two Broadway musicals,” Oprah said about this item on her Favorite Things List 2023. “Now a fresh new, hugely cinematic version of The Color Purple arrives in movie theaters Christmas Day—a universal story of independence, love, resilience, the bonds of sisterhood, and hope. Give a ticket and it will arrive in a custom box (or via email for last-minute shoppers).”

Waffles of any size are always a delicious option—this waffle maker with a dual nonstick plates makes small ones that are 4" in diameter. It also has an indicator light showing when it's heated. The recipient can also create sweet and savory options with the recipe book that comes with the device.

The Truff Gourmet Mayonnaise Set is a high-quality way to elevate an ordinary sandwich. Both of the vegan, gluten-free mayonnaise flavors in this two-pack are made with black winter truffles, but one is a spicy version with red jalapeños. Each jar contains 8 oz. of mayonnaise.

These 48 tie-dye-themed fabric bandages are a whimsical take on classic Band-Aids. They're flexible and come in a colorful tin. There are bandages of various sizes inside, and they come in other prints, including dino, ice cream, and wonderland floral.

Oprah selected this for her Favorite Things 2023 list, saying, "This is an oral history—and then some—of everything The Color Purple. With never-before-seen images and never-before-shared stories from Alice Walker, Steven Spielberg, Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Cynthia Erivo, and so many others, it’s got everything you ever wanted to know about the book, the original movie, the Broadway show (and revival), and now the new film, of which I’m proud to be one of the producers."

This tea mug with an anti-rust, anti-oxidation stainless steel infuser will turn loose leaf tea into a hot, refreshing beverage. The 16-ounce ceramic mug is lead-free and has a wooden lid to keep the drink warm. It comes in several colors, including: Orange, Black, Pink, Gray, and Turquoise.

Who doesn't love a gift card? Choose a specific dollar amount and make it easier to spoil themselves—or others—this holiday season. This festive item comes in a snowflake-shaped tin, or you can choose the Hanukkah Menorah Gift Box, the Luminary Ornament Gift Box, the Reindeer Ornament Box, and the Tartan Plaid Tin.

Does the giftee have a sweet tooth? This set from luxury candy boutique Sugarfina contains three types of gummy candies they'll love: But First, Rosé, Sugar Lips, and Sparkling Rosé Bears. The elegant blue box adds a nice touch, and is easy to wrap in festive paper or place in a gift bag.