Funny Custom White Elephant Gifts

What is a ‘white elephant’?

I have yet to see a white elephant with my own two eyes; however, I do see the occasional gray elephant every time I go to the zoo! Some people also refer to ‘white elephant’ as a popular gift exchange game typically played at holiday parties. Traditionally, a white elephant gift is a funny gift or ‘gag’ gift.

Where did ‘white elephant’ originate from?

I was always told that a white elephant gift exchange came from the idea that albino elephants, white elephants, were considered sacred and holy. Therefore, gifting a ...