TL;DR: The best Dirty Santa gifts are the Bob Ross Chia Pet, Throw Throw Burrito Game, and Umbrella Flask. These are iconic and hilarious gifts that will make friends, family, and co-workers wish they chose your gift.
Show up to your next holiday party with the best Dirty Santa gift that everyone will want to steal.
I’ve been scouring stores all year, looking for the best gifts to give in 2023. And these are the most steal-worthy Dirty Santa gifts. Am I competitive?—yes. Do I love surprising my friends?—h*ll, yes. But a good gift doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated (my gift budget is $25!).
Knowing your angle is key: choose something your friends or coworkers will find funny, exciting, or outlandish. Gag gifts are always welcome, but you’ll get more steals if something is ultimately useful. Choose your next Dirty Santa Christmas gift from my list and make your friends, family, and coworkers ask incredulously, “Who brought this gift!?”
Looking for even more gift ideas? Read about the best white elephant gifts.
#1 Umbrella Flask
Best Alcohol-Themed Gag Gift
I’ve seen umbrella flasks at many parties with a Dirty Santa gift exchange, and they are always a hit. This umbrella flask looks real when you hold it, but it unscrews for easy filling.
#2 Wine Condoms
Best Gift for Winos
Wine condoms: it’s not what you think! These food-grade latex wine condoms shrink-fit around the top of an open wine bottle to prevent bottles from spilling when laid on their side in the refrigerator.
#3 Fake Roto Wipe Gift Box
Best Gag Gift Box
While we’re discussing bad jokes, wrap your present in a fake box. This prank box looks like an unpleasant-sounding alternative to toilet paper. But inside, you can hide something much more appealing for a hilarious fake-out.
#4 Bluetooth Speaker
Best Musical Gift
Wrap this portable waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a note: “For singing in the shower.” When they’re not in the shower, it’s easily portable and works for up to 6 hours between charges.
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#5 Glowing Orb Wind Chime
Most Magical Gift
Technically these are windchimes, but I want a color-changing mobile in my bedroom! These glowing orbs are one of my favorite Dirty Santa ideas because they’re something I actually want for myself.
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#6 Tortilla Blanket
Best Blanket to Gift
Have you ever wanted to wrap up in a burrito blanket? My brother gifted me a tortillia blanket and I love it. It’s fuzzy and lightweight for sleepovers or travel.
#7 Toilet Timer
Funniest Gag Gift
How much time do you spend per day scrolling on the pot? I know, too personal. This toilet timer is a funny and functional gag gift. Sit back and laugh as everyone admits to using their phone on the toilet.
#8 Diamond Ice Cube Tray
Coldest Gift
Add bling to your friend’s gift with diamond ice cubes. Last year my mom switched to whisky ice cube trays. Whisky ice cubes are 2-3 times the size of standard ice cubes, so they melt slower, which keeps drinks cold longer.
#9 Bob Ross Chia Pet
A Happy Little Plant Gift
Your buddies don’t need a green thumb to make their chia pet grow. And it’s okay if they make a few happy mistakes while watering it. Chia Pets are the perfect way to add winter greenery to a friend’s apartment or kitchen.
#10 Workplace Thesaurus
Funniest Book Gift
Per My Last Email is a clever collection of words and phrases for spicing up work emails and hallway greetings. This book is another of my personal favorites for the holiday season.
#12 Colorful Bath Bombs
Best Self Care Gift
Bath bombs are no-fail meaningful gifts for overworked loved ones. This is a flashy gift that will make all the girlies jealous and help them make time for a relaxing bath.
#13 Exceptionally Bad Dad Jokes
Best Gag Gift for Dads
A book of bad dad jokes is the perfect gift to bring joy to the corny dads at your office and will make them very popular (or unpopular) at parties.
#14 Fart Sound Machine
Best Gift for Family Gift Exchanges
Uh oh, Santa ate too much chili before the party. This is my favorite family gift because the laughter never ends. It’s especially entertaining if your fun uncle ends up with it.
#15 Throw Throw Burrito
Funniest Party Game
Throw Throw Burrito is simple, goofy, and requires throwing squishy burritos at your friends. It’s not as well–known as the awarding–winning Exploding Kittens, but just as fun.
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#16 Bathtub Wine Glass Holder
Best Gift for Book Club
Everyone will laugh, but this wine glass holder is a useful gift for someone who likes relaxing in the bathtub. They can lean back without fearing the cat will knock their glass over.
#17 Voice Changing Megaphone
Best Gift for Kids at Heart
I’m sorry in advance to parents, but voice-changing megaphones are fun for all ages. Toysmith’s voice-changing synthesizer has ten electronic voice synthesizer adjustments.
#19 Back Massager
Most Relaxing Gift
Everyone will be fighting over this faux TheraGun, especially your friends over 30 years old.
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#20 Hamburger Socks
Best Crazy Socks
Funny socks are a no-fail gift at Dirty Santa exchanges. These Hamburger socks will earn you presentation points.
#21 Picolas Cage Christmas Ornament
Best Celebrity Gift
Celebrity-themed gifts are always a hit. And who isn’t a fan of Nicolas Cage?
#22 Mini Waffle Maker
Best Breakfast Gift
The only thing better than regular waffles are mini waffles. Your friends will be amazed that this waffle maker was within the budget.
#23 Doodlebob Pencil Holder
Budget Gift for Coworkers
Remember when Spongebob turned into Doodlebob? Well, this little pencil holder will make your co-workers laugh every time they see it on their desk. And it won’t dent your wallet. If you have a $20 or $25 budget, pair it with a set of nice pencils.
#24 What Do You Meme
Best Gift for Memesters
This is a simple and hillarious game with new cards. It’s like Apples to Apples or Cards Against Humanity, but you’re choosing the best captions for meme images.
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#25 Moscow Mule Copper Mugs
Best Mugs Gift Set
Don’t take a boring old mug, take a full set for making traditional Moscow Mules.
#26 Desktop Golfing Set
Best Gift for Office Bros
Mini golf is fun, desktop golf is even better. Your friends, family, and co-workers can play with this putting grass as soon as it’s unwrapped. And it’s perfect for mixed-age gift exchanges. Kids and adults will all enjoy playing.
#28 Fart candle
Best Fart Joke
Time for another gag gift: everyone farts, but maybe your family members are known for earth-shattering “barking spiders.” (Definitely not looking at you, dad). Luckily, this candle isn’t fart-scented.
#29 Lava Lamp
Best Retro Gift
Nostalgic adults will fight over the lava lamp of their childhood and kids will battle it out for a chance at this magical lamp.
#30 Pooping Pooches Calendar
Best Calendar of 2024
The best part of Dirty Santa is watching someone open your gift. They’ll burst out laughing when they tear the wrapping paper away to see pictures of dogs taking dumps.
#31 Mug Warmer
Best Gift for Coffee and Tree Drinkers
Mug warmers are the future. This gift is surprisingly affordable and looks like it’s from a SkyMall catalog.
#34 Fuzzy Slippers
The Gift Worth Stealing Back
I’ve gifted these cozy slippers to several family members and everyone loves them. It’s hard to beat warm accessories at a winter party. If you want a sillier option, go for these Coddies slippers.
#35 Stoner Christmas Ornament
Highest Gift
This probably isn’t the best gift for family gatherings or office parties, but hey, no one will know who brought it.
#36 Automatic Wine Aerator
Luxury Wine Gadget
Your friends are going to want to try this immediately, so if you can swing it, bring a bottle of wine for testing purposes.
#37 Squishmallow
Most Popular Stuffed Animal
Squishmallows are the only acceptable stuffed animals nowadays. They’re memory foam plushies, famous for their squishy, huggability.
#40 Potter Cat Gift
Best Harry Potter Gift
Just like Shrek, there has to be at least one Harry Potter-themed gift at every gift swap. This tote is just the right level of Hogwarts magic without excluding the Slytherin who aren’t Potter fans.
#41 Travel Bottle of Expensive Hard Liquor
Best Gift for Liquor Snobs
If you still don’t know what to take to your Christmas party, buy a travel-size bottle of high-quality liquor from your local liquor store. My old boss did this, and it was the most popular gift at the party. This also works well with a growler of artisan beer or a bottle of wine.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mimi McFadden
Founder & Editor-In-Chief
When it comes to gift giving, Mimi has it down to a science. With a degree in psychology, she knows that the key to a meaningful and memorable gift is a personalized approach—always paying attention to someone’s unique interests and passions. Since she was little, Mimi has wholeheartedly embraced the tradition of gift-giving. Now, she loves crafting fun gift guides to inspire others to level up their gifting game and to find that perfect gift.
Jodelle Marx
Editor & Content Manager
From homemade to luxury, Jodelle’s always scheming about the next best gifts. She even started printing her own stationery to easily brighten a friend’s day with small doses of art. Jodelle’s a sucker for surprises and loves assembling intricate care packages. She starts planning Christmas gifts months in advance so that when the holidays roll around, she’s an expert at gift-giving.
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