So I went to a party last night where there was a white elephant gift exchange, and I feel it my duty to explain what such an event includes. A white elephant gift is one that is generally inexpensive, sometimes humorous and may even be something taken from your house. A white elephant gift is NOT a gift basket full of bath and body products, a box of chocolates or truffles. That is just a gift exchange. That’s a whole other party, and one that is frankly not as fun.
So to all of you who have gone to a white elephant gift exchange and taken a mug shaped like Margaret Thatcher’s head, a cap with a fish coming out of it or a pair of parachute pants (I so hope I get those)… Bravo!! Good for you! Next year, I’ll throw the party, and you’re invited. Truffle and lotion givers need not attend.
