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Looking to pick up a last-minute white elephant gift? Amazon is an excellent destination thanks to its wide variety of products, price points, and fast two-day shipping. If you need help finding that perfect gift, I've gone through Amazon's site and listed the 15 best white elephant gifts below, all of which arrive before Christmas and cost under $30.

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The white elephant gifts listed below include a mix of tech gadgets, handy appliances, viral beauty items, and smart home devices. All of the gift ideas are also either on sale or offer terrific value for money, so you're grabbing a bargain either way.

Some highlights include this top-rated mini waffle maker for just $12, the best-selling Echo Pop smart speaker on sale for $17.99, and the viral Fullstar vegetable chopper marked down to $28.49.

Shop more of the best white elephant gifts from Amazon, all of which arrive before Christmas. If you're looking to shop for more bargains, you can see our Christmas sales roundup with today's best deals from Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.

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Zulay Powerful Milk Frother: was $19.99 now $9.85 at Amazon
A great white elephant gift for the coffee lover is this ZUlay milk frother on sale for just $9.85. Available in several color choices, you can whip up foamy, delicious cream in seconds to add to your coffee, lattes, and cappuccinos. Arrives before Christmas

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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter: was $50 now $9.99 at Amazon
LifeStraw's personal water filter has become a breakout star during holiday sales, and Amazon has the nifty device on sale for just $9.99 - the lowest-ever price. Perfect for camping or hikes, the hand-held LifeStraw filters bacteria & parasites to provide clean and safe drinking water. Arrives before Christmas

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Dash Mini Maker for Individual Waffles: $12.99 at Amazon
While this mega-popular waffle maker isn't on sale, it's still fantastically priced at just $12.99. The mini waffle maker is available in several colors and can not only whip up waffles, but you can also make hash browns, cookies, and even biscuit pizzas. Arrives before Christmas

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All-new Echo Pop: was $39.99 now $17.99 at Amazon
Looking to buy a cheap tech stocking stuffer? Amazon has the all-new Echo Pop for just $17.99 - making it the cheapest Echo device you can buy right now. For that money, you're getting a compact smart speaker with Alexa built-in, so you can play music, ask questions, and check the weather completely hands-free. Arrives before Christmas

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Fire TV Stick Lite with Alexa Voice Remote: was $29.99 now $17.99 at Amazon
Amazon's cheapest streaming device is the Fire TV Stick Lite, on sale for just $17.99 - only $3 more than the record-low price. The budget streaming player allows you to enjoytens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, and features an Alexa voice remote. Arrives before Christmas

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Oster Electric Wine Opener: was $24.99 now $19.99 at Amazon
Who wouldn't want an electric wine opener as a white elephant gift? Amazon has the top-rated Oster model on sale for just $19.99. The electric wine opener removes the work in seconds, and the foil cutter easily removes the seal. Arrives before Christmas

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Blink Mini security camera: was $34.99 now $19.99 at Amazon
The Blink Mini is always a best-seller at holiday sales, and Amazon has the compact smart security camera on sale for $19.99 - only $2 more than the record low. The indoor HD camera works with Amazon Alexa and alerts your smartphone whenever motion is detected. Arrives before Christmas

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Bedsure Fleece Bed Blankets Queen Size: was $39.99 now $20.89 at Amazon
This cozy (and large) fleece blanket has over 100,000 positive reviews on Amazon, and it's now on sale for just $20.89. Available in several different color choices, the queen-size blanket is made with premium microfiber so you can stay warm and comfortable at a super adorable price. Arrives before Christmas

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Sweese Double Wall Glass Coffee Mugs: was $36.99 now $22.49 at Amazon
For just $22.49, you can grab these double-wall glass coffee mugs at Amazon. The stylish 12.5-ounce insulated coffee mugs are the perfect size to enjoy an espresso or cappuccino and feature a double-wall design to keep your beverage at the desired temperature. Arrives before Christmas

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Chamberlain Smart Garage Control: was $29.98 now $22.58 at Amazon
The handy Chamberlain smart garage control allows you to open and close your garage from anywhere, and the best part? It's on sale for just $22.58. You can also set a schedule to make sure your garage is always closed at night and receive notifications anytime your garage door is opened or closed. Arrives before Christmas

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Echo Dot (5th generation): was $49.99 now $22.99 at Amazon
Amazon's best-selling Echo Dot would make a great white elephant gift, and it's on sale for a record-low price of $22.99. The Echo Dot offers an improved audio experience, plus a new temperature sensor and all the handy features from Alexa, like playing music, answering questions, and checking the weather completely hands-free. Arrives before Christmas

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Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask: $24 at Amazon
The viral Laneige lip sleeping mask was a break-out best-seller at this year's Prime Day sale, and while it's not currently on sale, it's in stock and will ship before Christmas. The berry-flavored mask contains antioxidants and vitamin C for long-lasting moisture, allowing you to achieve butter-soft and smooth lips overnight. Arrives before Christmas

JBL Tune 510BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones: was $49.95 now $24.95 at Amazon
This is an incredible price for a pair of wireless on-ear headphones, on sale for just $24.95 at Amazon right now. The JBL Tune 510BT features Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Streaming, so you can stream music and podcasts and take calls from your device, and you'll enjoy an impressive 40 hours of battery life. Arrives before Christmas

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Apple AirTag 4 pack: was $29 now $27 at Amazon
You might win at your white elephant party with the best-selling Apple AirTag, which rarely gets discounted but is on sale for $27 at Amazon. If you tend to misplace your keys, luggage, or wallet, just attach the AirTag to anything you don't want to want to lose, and your iPhone will locate the item. Arrives before Christmas

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Fullstar Vegetable Chopper: was $39.99 now $28.49 at Amazon
Another popular white elephant gift is the Fullstar vegetable chopper, which has over 60,000 positive reviews and was a best-seller at this year's Black Friday sale. You can chop your favorite veggies in a flash with the four interchangeable blades that allow you to julienne, chop, and slice vegetables.Today's deal from Amazon brings the price down to just $28.49. Arrives before Christmas

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Mackenzie Frazier is the deals editor in the US for TechRadar at Future plc. She's been sharing deal advice for Future for the past six years and loves finding products that consumers want at the best possible price. She's had 11 years of experience working in e-commerce and loves being a mom to her two little boys.

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FAQs

What is number 1 in White Elephant? ›

The player who has number 1 will select a wrapped gift from the table of gifts, and unwrap it – showing the item to the other participants.

What is a true white elephant gift? ›

The term white elephant refers to an extravagant, impractical gift that cannot be easily disposed of.

How to pick a white elephant gift? ›

It's best to find something that is fun or quirky but is still useful. “When picking a white elephant gift, consider items that would appeal to the majority of the crowd,” says Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy's trend expert. After all, you're not buying for a specific person, anyone could end up with it!

What is a great white elephant? ›

A white elephant is a possession that its owner cannot dispose of without extreme difficulty, and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out of proportion to its usefulness.

What is a white elephant gift for a Christmas party? ›

If you're new to the term, a White Elephant gift exchange involves participants bringing quirky, humorous, or downright unusual gifts to swap. Last year, I felt pretty proud of myself for gifting a Tamagotchi to our annual holiday party!

Are gift cards good white elephant gifts? ›

If you're running out of time and ideas for your upcoming white elephant gift exchange, you might want to consider bringing a gift card to the festivities. You can pick out cards for dining, gaming, music and so much more.

What's the difference in Dirty Santa and white elephant? ›

Whether you call it White Elephant or Dirty Santa, the game sticks to the same format. We're not sure where the name "Dirty Santa" originated, but it's meant to refer to game participants, the "Santas," stealing desirable gifts from each other.

Does a white elephant gift have to be new? ›

The following players can choose to either pick an unwrapped gift from the pool or steal a previous player's gift. Anyone who gets their gift stolen in this way can do the same – choose a new gift or steal from someone else.

What makes a great white elephant gift? ›

“There [are] some things that you can't go wrong with in general: beeswax candle sticks, pretty stationery, a box of chocolates, lottery tickets, a small bottle of rum if it's the right crowd to give alcohol to,” Smith says. “There are certain general things that can make for really fun gifts.”

Is a blanket a good white elephant gift? ›

In our experience, blankets are another popular white elephant gift item -- after all, who doesn't like staying warm and cozy in the winter? This soft flannel tortilla wrap blanket is a fun spin on the traditional white elephant winner.

What should I bring to a white elephant gift exchange? ›

“There [are] some things that you can't go wrong with in general: beeswax candle sticks, pretty stationery, a box of chocolates, lottery tickets, a small bottle of rum if it's the right crowd to give alcohol to,” Smith says. “There are certain general things that can make for really fun gifts.”

What is a good price range for white elephant gift exchange? ›

A: Most White Elephant gift exchanges or Yankee Swaps have a set price range to make sure everyone is gifting items of equal value, so check in with the person organizing the swap first. If you're still unsure, a good default range for a group of friends or coworkers is $10 to $25.

What is a traditional white elephant gift exchange? ›

White Elephant Rules

White elephant is a gift exchange, so each person must bring one wrapped present to the holiday party. Once everyone is assembled, have each person draw a number. The person with number "one" chooses a present to unwrap.

What is a good amount for white elephant? ›

As long as you're following the price suggestion (typically around $20) and any “special” instructions by the organizer, you can't really go wrong. That said, here are some characteristics to look for when looking for a gift to bring to your White Elephant Gift Exchange party: Funny.

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