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Hosting white elephant this year? Here are all the essentials you need for the big night
We absolutely love hosting parties, especially during the holiday season. But let’s be real — it can also get a little bit stressful. That’s why we’ve combed through Amazon for the very best white elephant hosting essentials, all available for under $50. Keep scrolling for everything you need to throw an amazing Christmas gift exchange.
Fitz and Floyd Glass Goblets
Sweet Water Decor Merry and Bright Candle
Whaline Christmas Cocktail Napkins
Two's Company Ceramic Christmas Tree Platter
Nicrolandee Hanging Honeycomb Decorations
Tovolo Ornament Ice Molds
Lazahome Matte Gold Silverware Set,
Sanjicha Lighted Birch Trees
Toptier Japanese Cast Iron Kettle
No matter what you’re drinking, these goblets will have you and your guests feeling like absolute royalty. They’re made of heavy, substantial glass with ornate texturing in a translucent jolly red that’s perfect for the season. The order includes four goblets, each holding about as much as your average can of soda.
It’s not a holiday party without a holiday scent! This soy candle has notes of all the wintry essentials: clove, nutmeg, ginger, bayberry, cypress, cedar and fir. You’ll get around 40 hours of burn time out of it. If you prefer something a little sweeter, a lovely hot cocoa and peppermint scent is also available.
We love the whimsical style of these little cocktail napkins. The sketches of animals, trees and plants are cute but not cutesy, with a color palette of gold, black and white that makes them feel elegant and elevated. They’re 6.5 x 6.5 in. when folded, and one pack includes 80 napkins — enough for many white elephants to come!
We absolutely love the vintage vibes of this Christmastree-shaped platter. It features a pretty blue chinoiserie pattern with metallic gold around the rim and is just the right size for appetizers or after-dinner cookies. The dish is made of ceramic that’s much sturdier than it looks.
Add some holiday joy to your party with these paper honeycomb ornaments. Even if you don’t have a tree, they’ll look great hanging pretty much anywhere in your home. A set comes with six separate pieces in a mix of lantern, tree and ball shapes. Each has gold glitter on the edges and a ribbon at the top for hanging. They arrive flat, with magnets that make them easy to open up into 3D shapes.
These fun ice molds will fill your beverages with Christmas cheer. The set makes round ornaments in four designs, all 2.5 inches in diameter. Fill the leak-proof, two-piece molds up to the fill lines with water, stack them up in your freezer for a few hours, and voila! The absolute merriest ice cubes (balls?) imaginable.
Sure, your usual silverware can probably handle a white elephant party, but won’t it be more fun with a set specifically designed for festivities? You can also use it over the rest of the year for a quick pick-me-up! This one includes eight place settings with five separate pieces each. They’re all made of high-quality, 18/10 stainless steel in a sophisticated matte gold and a slim, minimalist, flat shape.
The warm glow of these electric birch trees will make your party feel super warm and cozy. A set comes with two trees, each about two feet tall. Their flexible little branches are strong enough to hold lightweight ornaments or decor. Power up the LED lights with batteries or a USB connection, and use the included timers to set a regular schedule.
Winter parties require warm drinks, and this festive kettle will do the job just right. It’s made of strong and sturdy cast iron that will last you for many more holiday seasons. Use it to boil water for coffee or hot cocoa, or add in the removable stainless steel infuser to make a perfect cup of tea.
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