A white elephant gift exchange (see rules below) is a variation on the secret Santa or Yankee swap. There are many variations with different rules, but the premise is that it is a fun party game where you bring in a funny, weird, or tacky gift (usually a low value gift). The wrapped, anonymous gift goes in a communal pile. All guests sit in a circle pick a gift, open it, and then other guests attempt to steal it, when it is their turn. If you want to make this gift seem even fancier, tuck it inside a nice jewelry box. If you happen to have a bunch of empty gift cards lying around, another option is to wrap them up with one card that actually has a balance, and includes a note that says, “Only one of these gift cards actually has money on it." Let them have fun figuring out which one it is. The dollar store is a cheap source for zip ties if you do not have any on hand. You may want to include a pair of scissors with the gift, so they will have a way to open it. Just tie a pair to the package with ribbon. Or take things a step further, and fill a box with scratched lottery tickets. Just ask someone you know who plays the lotto to save their losing tickets for you, and you will not have any money tied up in this gift. Have a permanent marker or paint pen handy? Then, it might also be fun to write “Earthquake Detection Device” across the base of the bobblehead. To make one for someone, start with an empty mint tin. Then, fill it with a tiny pair of scissors, a small notepad, and an itty bitty rock. Finish the whole thing off with a spiffy label to explain how it is used. Another option is to create a fake set of plane tickets and add, “Round trip ticket to nowhere,” in the fine print. There are lots of variations on this idea that could work, so have some fun with it, and tailor it to the guests at the party. If you are the one hosting the white elephant party, be sure to invite lots of people. The game is a lot more fun when lots of gifts are involved.