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Inside Jokes – “And then she said, ‘Well, I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been to Kansas!'” Pay tribute to your most beloved/nonsensical inside jokes with a symbolic gift, whether it’s a rubber chicken or a “Maine is for Lovers” shirt, because, well, you know. Something Blue – Something old or something new, who cares, as long as it’s blue? From blue cotton candy to a denim cowboy hat to a lovely set of mixing bowls, if it’s blue, it’s the perfect gift for this exchange.ģ. It’s the gift exchange that keeps giving.Ģ. Then they get the group back together for a super fun game night. In this theme, a group can exchange their favorite board games. The nectar of victory is intoxicating for pretty much anyone. Fun In a Box – Board and card games aren’t just for kids. Here are Christmas gift exchange ideas to guide your holiday celebrations.ġ. This keeps all the presents at about equal value, and stops things from getting awkward. In addition to format and theme, it’s key to set a budget that works for all participants in your gift exchange. Ensure everyone gets what they want (no more socks please!) by filling out a Secret Santa questionnaire ahead of time. They get a gift within the theme specifically for that person, then bask in the golden glow of the praise when they totally love it.

White Elephant Gift Exchange – Participants bring a gift that fits within the theme, and all gifts go in a pile.There are two main categories of holiday gift exchanges: Is your gift going to end up with a specific person, or will it be at the mercy of your fellow ruthless partygoers? This is critical info. The first step to setting up your gift exchange is picking your format.
