The Christmas season is full of joy, love, and… laughter! These gag gifts are a good example. If you’re participating in a Secret Santa gift exchange and looking for something that breaks convention and sparks laughter, you’ve come to the right place. Gag gifts are a great way to add fun and good humor to celebrations, and here’s a list of 50 ideas that are sure to give everyone a good time. From quirky socks to personality-inspired mugs, these gifts are designed to surprise and bring smiles.
1. Socks with separated toes
A simple classic.
2. Toilet paper with Christmas motifs
Don’t miss the Christmas spirit.
3. Christmas Tree Sunglasses
4. Avocado ripeners (newspaper)
5. A compliment in a box
A potato and a zote soap, that is, papazote (wich in Spanish means handsome)
6. Killer-proof plants
That is plastic plants.
7. Encyclopedia of gossip
A collection of old entertainment magazines.
8. Socks with extravagant designs
9. Book of bad jokes
10. Snowman poop
Exactly: chocolates.
11. “Sweet charcoal” bag
Sugar charcoal. Here you can see the recipe:
12. Emoji-shaped stress ball
13. Flame lighting kit
14. Keychain with strange shapes
You can include a label that says “house not included” or “car not included.”
15. Human Organ Lunch Box
16. Anti-stress kit
That is a piece of paper with bubbles.
17. Candy box with toy insects
18. Socks that hold hands
Adorable.
19. Post-its with fun shapes
20. Mini blackboard and chalk for short messages
21. Fun fridge magnets
22. Borat-like men’s thong
Sensual and fun. Or maybe just fun.
23. Card game with fun challenges
24. Box with social lubricant
That is alcohol.
25. 210 rubber ducks
26. Donut seeds
That is, Froot Loops or Cheerios.
27. Box of “laughter pills”
Candies or M&M’s.
28. Blanket with Chayanne’s face
Or Luis Miguel or Ricky Martin…
29. Melted Snowman
That is a bottle of water.
30. Mugs with funny messages
31. Low-budget Netflix & Chill
Pirate movies, popcorn, and tiger blanket.
32. Fun slippers
33. Rubber Duck Desk Lamp
34. Prank office supplies
Fred & Friends has several and they are for sale in stores like El Péndulo or Amazon.
35. Purses with fun shapes
36. Pun Coaster Game
37. Toothbrush
38. Fun sunglasses
39. Coloring book with absurd themes
40. Shower cap with fun designs
41. Pillowcase with your face printed on it.
42. Keychain with animal sounds
43. Rubber Duck Hair Clip
Like those in the center.
44. Vintage GPS
That is, a compass
45. Cures la Cruda Package
That includes a beer with clamato, some aspirin, and a box to prepare chilaquiles, the kind from La Sierra that they sell in the supermarket.
46. Children’s makeup set
For your beauty blogger friend.
47. Calzonte tea
With a cup and a thong from the supermarket stored in a tea box.
48. Pocket Rock, Paper, Scissors Game
49. Invisible toy
Instead of “does not include batteries”, now you only include the batteries but not the toy.
50. Starter packs
Store different elements in a box to create a “starter kit” to become a Karen, a student with little budget, a corporate worker, or whatever is relevant to your group of friends or family circle.
Finally: remember that the key to a good gag gift is to make it fun and surprising. I hope you find the perfect gift for your Christmas exchange!
This story was originally published in Spanish in Cultura Colectiva
