'Tis the season to bring chaos to the gift exchange. Whether you're going to an office party, Friendsmas gathering, or your family's annual passive-aggressive gift war, white elephant gifts are the perfect excuse to be hilarious, weird, and a little unhinged.
But let’s be real: no one wants another pair of fuzzy socks or a “Live, Laugh, Love” mug.
You want your gift to get laughs, start drama, and maybe even get stolen a few times. That’s where BADWAX candles come in—hand-poured, brutally honest, and ridiculously giftable. Here are our favorite funny white elephant gift ideas that’ll make you the MVP of the party.
1. “Calm Your Tits” Candle
Perfect for that one friend who definitely doesn’t know how to use their inside voice. This lavender-scented savage is a vibe check in a jar.
Why it works: It’s hilarious, useful, and smells like actual peace.
💯 One of our most great gifts for white elephant when you want something funny and functional.
2. “Freak in the Sheets” Candle
What do you get when you mix ghostly charm with unapologetic booty? This candle. Featuring a naughty ghost showing off her assets, this one’s for the sexy weirdos in your life.
Scent: Sweet + spicy, just like her.
Why it works: It’s cute, creepy, and guaranteed to start a conversation (or an argument).
🔥 Easily one of the most creative white elephant gifts in existence.
3. “Death to My Twenties” Candle
For the 30-year-old who’s still emotionally 22. This one smells like birthday cake and existential dread—with real rainbow sprinkles on top.
Price: $26
🎂 The perfect white elephant gift idea for anyone who’s aging against their will.
4. “Buy Me Candles and Tell Me I’m Pretty” Candle
If words of affirmation were a candle, this would be it. Ideal for your emotionally needy friends (aka all of us).
Why it works: Funny name, crowd-pleasing scent, and just the right amount of desperation.
💘 A classic for anyone hunting good white elephant gifts $50 and under.
5. “Not Today, Satan” Mug
A bold coffee mug for the person who’s barely surviving the holidays. Great for coworkers, in-laws, or that one friend who always dates red flags.
Why it works: It’s a mood. Literally.
👹 This is your go-to if you need great gifts for white elephant that scream "back away slowly."
6. Manifestation Candle
Know someone who’s into crystals, moon phases, and talking to the universe? Help them manifest a sugar daddy, inner peace, or both.
Scent: A subtle blend of intention and delusion.
🔮 A creative white elephant gift for the witchy, woo-woo, or wildly optimistic.
🎁 Bonus: White Elephant Gift Bundles
Want to really win the exchange? Stack two candles into a gift set under $50:
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“Freak in the Sheets” + “Calm Your Tits”
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“Not Today, Satan” + “Buy Me Candles and Tell Me I’m Pretty”
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“Manifestation” + “Death to My Twenties”
These bundles hit the mark for good white elephant gifts $50—funny, bold, and ready to steal.
Why BADWAX Makes the Best White Elephant Gifts
Let’s be honest—white elephant gift ideas are a dime a dozen, but BADWAX candles? They hit different. Here’s why:
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🤬 Hilariously inappropriate names
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🔥 Actually smell good (unlike your ex’s “homemade” soap)
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🎁 Affordable, gift-ready, and designed to get stolen
Whether you’re looking for great gifts for white elephant, creative white elephant gifts, or just want to stir the pot at your next holiday party, BADWAX has your back—and your wick.
Shop the Full Collection of White Elephant Gifts
Bring the chaos. Light the candle. Win the gift swap.
(Mic drop.)
