White Elephant and Secret Santa Gifts: Pickle Gifts That Win the Swap

Every gift swap has the same three duds: a scented candle, a mug and a gift card to somewhere nobody goes. Then someone unwraps a jar of award-winning pickles, and the stealing starts. Here are the best white elephant and Secret Santa pickle gifts, sorted by the price limit on the invite.

Why pickles win the gift swap

• They get stolen. In a white elephant game the best gift is the one people fight over. A real jar of gourmet pickles is funny and useful at the same time.
• They get eaten. No one has to find a shelf for it. It is opened the same week.
• They are actually good. Every jar is handcrafted in small batches in Atlanta with Georgia-grown cucumbers, and our pickles have won a Good Food Award and Flavor of Georgia.
• They are office-safe. Unopened jars are shelf-stable, so they can sit under a desk until the party. Gluten-free and vegan, no dyes, and 79% less sodium.

White elephant gifts under $20

The dare jar: The Ghost Pickle ($16.95)

The Ghost Pickle is a 4 out of 5 on our heat scale and the only jar we make that stings. Wrap it, write "open if you dare" on the tag, and it becomes the gift of the night. More in Meet The Ghost Pickle.

The plot twist: The Banana Pickle ($16.95)

The Banana Pickle is named for banana peppers, and it is not spicy. It tastes like a well-balanced garlic dill, and it won Flavor of Georgia Best Pickle 2024. Everyone guesses wrong about the name, which is half the fun. The full story is in Banana Pickles vs. Banana Peppers.

The mystery: The Random Flavor ($16.95)

The Random Flavor is one surprise jar from our 40+ flavors. Even you do not know what is inside, which is the whole spirit of white elephant.

The tradition: The Christmas Pickle Ornament ($16)

Hide the ornament in the tree, and whoever finds it first on Christmas morning gets good luck. It is the gift that comes with a story: the Christmas pickle tradition.

The small-but-mighty add-ons ($12 and under)

Pickle Pins & Earrings ($12), the Pickle Bandana ($12) and a pickle greeting card ($4). Tie the bandana around a jar and it is wrapping and gift in one.

The Ghost Pickle4 out of 5 heat. The gift everyone dares to steal.Shop · $16.95The Banana PickleFlavor of Georgia Best Pickle 2024. Not spicy.Shop · $16.95The Random FlavorOne surprise jar from 40+ flavors.Shop · $16.95Christmas Pickle OrnamentHide it in the tree. Finder gets good luck.Shop · $16

Secret Santa gifts under $30

Secret Santa is about matching the person. Pick one jar for their taste and add a small extra.

• The hot-sauce coworker: anything named Spicy is a 3 out of 5 with chili flakes and habanero, like The Spicy Carrots. Or The Hot Pickle for a fiery cucumber. See the heat scale.
• The sweet tooth: The Grape Pickle is our holiday pickle, sweet and tangy with one clove and cinnamon pickling spice.
• The one who drinks the brine: The Power Sour, our most sour jar, or The Pickle Juice, our signature brine bottled for sipping and picklebacks.
• The classic dill person: The Dill Chips, crisp, salty and zesty.
• The one who wears their personality: the Pickle Cap Hat ($25).
• The one you barely know: a [PICKLES] gift card ($15 or $25) lets them choose from 40+ flavors.

Gift swaps with a $50 limit

The 2-Jar Gift Box ($44)

The 2-Jar Gift Box is two full-size 17 oz jars from our bestsellers, one classic and one adventurous, in a gift-ready box with no prices on the packing slip. It is the most "real gift" thing you can bring under $50.

The Pickle Dad Cap ($30) or the Reversible Bucket Hat ($35)

The Pickle Dad Cap is low-profile and adjustable with an embroidered pickle design. The Reversible Pickle Bucket Hat flips between two pickle prints. Both get stolen in white elephant games.

Build Your Pickle Box, 2 jars ($45)

Choose both jars yourself with Build Your Pickle Box. Try a dare and a dud-proof pair: The Ghost Pickle and The Bread and Butter.

Going big: the office or family swap with no limit

• The Mystery Box ($114): six surprise jars. The ultimate white elephant box, and the one that gets stolen the maximum number of times.
• The Random Box ($65): three surprise jars for a mid-size swap.
• The Blazing Box ($65): three spicy jars for the heat lovers.
• The [PICKLES] CLUB ($99 a month): six curated jars every month, with new flavors and members-only early drops. A 12-month membership is 15% off every box. It is the boss-level Secret Santa gift. Read what comes in each box.

2-Jar Gift BoxTwo bestsellers, gift-ready, no prices inside.Shop · $44The Mystery BoxSix surprise jars. The swap legend.Shop · $114The Blazing BoxThree spicy jars for the heat lovers.Shop · $65The [PICKLES] CLUBSix curated jars a month. 15% off on a 12-month plan.Shop · $99

Buying for the whole team?

If you are the one buying gifts for clients or a whole department, see our corporate holiday gifts guide. For stockings, the pickle stocking stuffers under $25. For hosts, holiday hostess gifts. Browse every gift box, the Christmas gifts collection and all pickle merch.

White elephant and Secret Santa pickle gift FAQ

Is a jar of pickles a good white elephant gift?

It is one of the best: funny to unwrap, genuinely useful, and under $20. The Ghost Pickle and the Random Flavor jar get the biggest reactions.

Do the jars need to be refrigerated before the party?

No. Unopened jars are shelf-stable for up to two years. Refrigerate after opening.

Can I ship a gift straight to my Secret Santa?

Yes. Gift boxes ship gift-ready with no prices on the packing slip, and you can add a pickle greeting card with your own note.

Is shipping free?

US shipping is free on 2+ jars. Shop all pickles or our bestsellers.