Nothing gets us in the holiday spirit more than a hilarious gift exchange with friends—be it White Elephant, Secret Santa, or Dirty Santa. The name “Dirty Santa” actually has nothing to do with the types of gifts given and instead has to do with the actual game itself, which involves stealing gifts from participants.
As far as what to buy for a dirty Santa gift is concerned, anything with humor involved is a total win. If you’re down to the wire and need to find a gift for an upcoming gift exchange, we’ve got you covered with the best Dirty Santa gifts.
When shopping — and planning — for a Dirty Santa gift exchange, the one thing to keep in mind is budget. Typically, the host of the gift exchange will set a budget that everyone must stay within. To make your holiday shopping easier, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Dirty Santa gifts, categorized by budget, starting at just $5.
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Dirty Santa Gifts for $5 and Under
These gifts under $5 are proof that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a lot of laughs. You can opt for a punny mug (that’s an extra 5% off if you use your Target RedCard) or go for something downright silly like a nose pencil sharpener. Some are even a bit practical, like the cat paw back scratcher. And all for just $5 or less.
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Dirty Santa Gifts for $10 and Under
I don’t know about you, but I love a good-natured prank, especially in the form of a gag gift. I also love a good present under $10. So overall, these picks are a win-win in my book. I’m partial to the pet butler gag box (though it needs more hamster representation, in my opinion). But you really can’t go wrong with any of these.
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Dirty Santa Gifts for $15 and Under
For a joke gift that’s a bit more on the whimsical side, might I recommend these options? For animal lovers, consider magnets with little critters on them (bonus points if said critters are in funny poses). Or, you can go for a gift that straddles the line between practical and goofy like a sauce holder for a car that’s 23% off.
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Dirty Santa Gifts for $20 and Under
Now these novelty gifts put the “dirty” in Dirty Santa. For a 21+ gift exchange, consider toilet-shaped shot glasses or a cozy-looking koozie. And who needs a lululemon belt bag when you can get a fake beer belly fanny pack instead? And the best part is you don’t have to spend more than $20 for these presents.
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Dirty Santa Gifts for $25 and Under
These gifts under $25 are sure to be real crowd-pleasers. There’s something so hilarious about being excited for a nice bottle of wine, only to find there’s a puzzle in the way. Or, for the person who has everything, consider a knit hat for their bananas. Aside from being silly, the hats also help increase the shelf life of the fruit. So they’re not as frivolous of a gift as they seem.
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