Best white elephant gifts that everyone will fight over

Who wouldn’t want to receive Bath and Body Works' fresh balsam gift set in a white elephant exchange?

It’s the perfect gift for those who can’t get enough of the season’s signature Christmas tree scent. The set features a single-wick candle, foaming hand soap, and concentrated room spray, all of the caliber that Bath and Body Works is known for.

Anyone who indulges in the scents of the season will be thrilled by this addition to make their home feel more festive and bright. It’s a classic gift, but one that never goes out of style. And the house-shaped packaging adds a nice touch.

These under-eye patches come in different varieties to target specific needs and de-puff; this particular 12-pack contains restoring, firming, and revitalizing sets. I loved popping them on after a shower or while getting ready for work in the morning — and I’m sure whoever’s lucky enough to receive these will do too.

They feel so soothing and stay on well, regardless of whether I’m sitting or moving around. Pro tip: Keep them in the refrigerator for an icy cold treat for your face.

These water bottles have become super trendy this year. The whimsy of the slightly mismatching color schemes (or the all-white shy marshmallow for those who prefer neutrals, as I picked) makes drinking water more enjoyable.

This particular leak-proof design features a built-in straw and is carbonation-friendly — perfect for those who can’t sip enough Spindrift. It also has a carry loop, which is a nice touch for smaller bottles that don’t have a handle.

Of course, Bath and Body Works has long been known for its candles. And this year, I was really impressed with how the brand has seemingly upped its game.

They come in a variety of scents that are fresh and strong yet not overbearing. The snowflakes and cashmere candle stood out with its vanilla, caramel, and clementine blend as a simple but still fun and bright seasonal choice, but the flannel scent was another favorite.

This card game blew my mind (no pun intended) when friends brought it on a recent trip to Mexico City. We bonded over trying to magically and telepathically get on the same page by throwing down the randomly dealt cards in our hands in exactly the right order from one to 100. It’s high-tension and suspenseful, but genuinely enjoyable and will provide plenty of laughs.

With the company’s newly launched collaboration with Disney, it just got easier than ever to bring the magic of Mickey waffles to your home. This was a massive hit with my family when I brought it home to test it out. My sister picked a recipe at random (though a recipe is included with the instructions), and it yielded over two dozen waffles.

It was a bonding experience as we tag-teamed, mixing and experimenting with toppings and add-ins while trying to nail the crisp outside, soft inside of a perfectly made waffle (The built-in light on top of the waffle maker is a key component here.)

For those who aren’t Disney fans, Dash has other plates that are interchangeable with their single waffle maker, including a Peanuts line and seasonal shapes.

The perfect choice for a more upscale white elephant gift, this Savannah Bee Company lavender love set includes four items in the brand’s signature rosemary lavender scent: royal jelly body butter, beeswax and royal jelly hand cream, beeswax hand salve, and a tube of beeswax and honey lip balm.

The packaging is elegant — I was especially a fan of the body butter jar — and the scent is calming and not overbearing. It’s a luxurious self-care gift at a slightly higher price point than some of the other gifts on this list, but with good reason.