34 Best Dirty Santa Gifts Everyone Will Want to Snag
These unique and practical presents are perfect for friends, family and coworkers.
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A Dirty Santa exchange is essentially the same game as white elephant. Everyone brings a wrapped gift to the party and take turns either unwrapping or stealing presents. Some even lean into the 'dirty' theme with gag gifts to entertain the crowd. But overall, the game's name just varies by region, and the main goal remains the same: bring a gift worth stealing!
With the help of our gifting experts here at Good Housekeeping, I’ve rounded up items that range from silly to practical, that all retail for under $50. To make sure these are gifts everyone would want, I only included picks vetted by GH Lab pros or that have been gifted or received by several of our editors. I also personally parsed through thousands of Amazon reviews and comments to ensure that each pick here is the real deal.
Any Star Wars fan would be thrilled to receive this wearable fleece blanket. It's available in all of their favorite characters and has sleeves to keep them extra cozy. Plus, it's machine washable.
Lightsaber Chopsticks
Perfect for the Star Wars fan, these lightsaber-inspired LED chopsticks will add some fun to nights when they're just having takeout. Amazon reviewers love their vivid colors and how easy they are to clean. They even come with batteries for their convenience.
You can choose between three burrito styles, a waffle and a pizza option for this blanket. Be sure to tell the recipient to wash it on cold and tumble it dry on the lowest setting.
This insulated tumbler was rated the easiest to clean by our Kitchen Lab. Our pros love that it has a 10-ounce capacity, is dishwasher safe and that the MagSlider lid makes opening and closing the drinking spout simple. Plus, it is easy to remove the closure for cleaning.
Made of cotton and elastane, they're super comfortable to wear and perfect for adding personality to a casual outfit. They also come in a quirky pizza box. "I bought these for a white elephant gift exchange, they were a hit," one Amazon reviewer said. "Everyone loved them and wanted to know where I got them."
With this two pack of top-tested nourishing hand cream, they'll be able to avoid cracked, dry hands all winter long. "It coddles hardworking hands and moisturizes even the driest skin," says Catharine Malzahn, GH Beauty Assistant. "I love receiving this as a gift!"
Here's a gift that'll help them start 2025 with a laugh: A calendar that features dogs doing their business every month (yes, you read that correctly).
With over 700 purchased on Amazon within the last month, these beer glasses deliver on their promise to keep drinks nice and chilled. All your giftee has to do is pop one into the freezer for two hours, and the cooling gel in the insulated walls will keep it their beer ice cold.
With nearly 29,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, this handy book will help them never forget another password. Available in three sizes and 15 colors, it has all the pages they need to store usernames and passwords to keep them organized.
They can watch their favorite movies and TV shows right from their phone with this screen magnifier, which measures 14 inches. It's compatible with iPhone and Android, and it's easy to connect to Bluetooth.
"I got this for a friend who's going through a hard time at the moment and it helped to cheer her up. She's keeping it on her desk at work to remind her that the tiny potato believes in her," one Amazon reviewer shared.
These ceramic urinal-shaped shot glasses hold 1.5 oz of liquid — just the thing to make drinking games all the more hilarious. "I bought a set of these to use as a white elephant gift at a Christmas party, and they were the hit of the party," an Amazon reviewer said. "Everyone tried to steal them off each other during the game!"
Featured on Shark Tank, over 17,000 purchasers have already reviewed this gift with five stars. It'll clip right into place in their car for no-mess eating when they're on the go. One Amazon reviewer raved: "I bought this as a gag gift originally, but the person uses it quite frequently and loves it. They have bought more since for other people because they like it so well. It attaches well and is easy to clean."
A set of three gloves may seem odd, but when they lose one, they'll be grateful to have another in their back pocket. "The colors are vibrant and glove patterning is cleverly designed, with their multicolor combinations, allowing a match with different coats and sweaters," a reviewer said.
A fun pick for all ages, this toilet light is motion-activated and has nine color options. It also features a flexible arm meant for easy installation in any toilet bowl. "Light comes on easily and is bright enough to see but not so bright as to disrupt going back to sleep." an Amazon reviewer said.
Similar to Jenga, this drinking game comes with 54 birch blocks, and 40 of them have different rules each player has to follow. The others are left blank to be filled in with their own funny rules.
Magnetic Pickup Tool
Thanks to this handy magnetic pickup tool, they won't have to worry about become frustrated with dropping everything from nails to bolts anymore. It's equipped with a belt clip, flexible neck and LED lights so that they can see at all times.
A mother-son duo created these wine condoms to seal up any open bottle. They're practical, funny and meant to be leak-proof. "So good I had to buy two," one reviewer said. "Personally, I prefer using these to traditional corks when storing white wine because I can keep my bottles sideways in the fridge without fear of any spillage."
If they always get a kick out of inflatables, look no further than this mini red tube guy. He waves away in the wind and is perfect for adding a playful touch to a desk or bookshelf.
It looks so real, it's scary! This fanny pack can give them a literal beer belly, because a can of beer can actually fit inside of it.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
Cailey Lindberg (she/her) is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering products, lifestyle, entertainment and food. Before joining Good Housekeeping in 2022, she was a staff writer at USA Today's shopping network, Reviewed.com.
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