Gift Guidelines

Traditionally, a "White Elephant" is something lying around the house that you haven't had time to assemble -- like a Gingerbread House Kit that someone gave you as a gift. My interpretation of the White Elephant Holiday Gift is that the gifts can be quirky, laughable and even useful.

This party's gift theme is ABC.

• Select gifts and food that begin with letters ABC.
• Set a common gift value - $25.00 should be sufficient.
• The gift should be something someone would actually want or use with family or friends like a Gingerbread House Kit or a digital picture frame.
• The gift should be new.
• The gift should be wrapped or in an envelope before arriving to the party. Gift bags are OK only if item is wrapped inside.
• Gift certificates are OK only if accompanied by another item as part of the gift. For instance, a Starbucks Coffee gift certificate, by itself, is not OK, but a Starbucks Coffee gift certificate together with a coffee mug is appropriate.
• Make every effort to hide who brought which gift. As guests arrive at the party, the gifts should be placed in an area where few people can see who brought which gift.