17 Best White Elephant Gifts (2025): Coffee Pot Mug, Legos, Sushi Magnets, and More
Wired • 11/27/2025 • Last cited 12/16/2025
Summary
Wired has compiled a list of the 17 best white elephant gifts for 2025, featuring items such as a coffee pot mug and sushi magnets, aimed at making holiday parties more enjoyable. The article suggests these gifts will be highly sought after at gift exchanges.
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Age (0-35)
48 days
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Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Wired
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Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100
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