12 Best White Elephant Gifts, Plus a Prank Box to Put Them In (2026)

The article lists practical and humorous white-elephant gifts, such as a coffee-pot mug, Lego set, sushi magnets, a THC-infused spirit, and edible items like persimmon cookies or banana-bread. It advises avoiding generic candles, overly specific puzzles, live animals, and trash, and highlights that booze or non-alcoholic wine remain safe, crowd-pleasing choices. Updated October 2026 adds new Lego sets, a cozy beverage set, and e-reader cases.