The anticipation is in the air. The most wonderful time is upon us when families and friends gather to celebrate and exchange hugs, kisses, and gifts. If the task of finding a gift is one you struggle with, well, maybe it is time to go the funny route. Choosing a gift that's a bit less serious will lighten the mood for you and the person it is meant for. But just make sure that that person can take a joke, otherwise, it might become a bit awkward.
Gift-giving is all about relationships. It shows the other person that you think and care about them, and even a little gesture is enough. But due to the pressure of finding a perfect gift, we tend to overthink, and in the end, shopping can become an unpleasant experience. You would be amazed how many times people got an undeniably weird gift and felt like it was the best one of them all. That only proves that gifts are not only about the object but the emotional value it brings.
Luckily, this time of year, we at Bored Panda have prepared a list of the most hilarious gifts that have left a mark in hopes that it will make you feel less pressured, and maybe you will find an idea worth borrowing. For more hilarious gift content, feel free to visit our previous post here and here.
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My Uncle Pissed Me Off So I Made His 3 Young Sons Rubber Band Shooters For Christmas
A Friend Got Our Cat A Tiny Poncho And Sombrero For Christmas And I Can't Handle It
Luckily Shyla isn't suicidal. If she tried to dress me up in that get up, she'd bleed to death.
Simpsons Shoes I Painted For A Christmas Gift
Even though we are sure you have your Christmas gifts ready and wrapped, we still would like to share some tips and tricks for becoming a better gift giver. Maybe it will make you feel more prepared for the next year or even on occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, or spontaneous gifts. Yes, exactly, spontaneous gifts. They are fun both to look for and receive. If that is not something you do, we highly advise trying it at least once.
The fun thing about spontaneous gifts is that you never know what you will find and when you will find them, which can conclude in fun stories. Besides that, being open and on the lookout makes you think about the people around you more frequently.
Some people even choose spontaneous gifts for Christmas, birthdays, and other celebrations. They buy gifts over the course of the year and then gift them during important occasions. In that case, you will not be spending a big amount of money once, but small amounts over the year, and the struggle of coming up with gift ideas will automatically go away.
Just Finished Making My BF's Christmas Gift
My Partner Knit Me A Giant Sock For Christmas
Hope My Family Likes My Christmas Gift To Them
Another great tip that is easy to incorporate into your gifts even today is adding a personal message. It could be anything, from saying ‘I love you’ to a poem or a mutual joke. It will add sentimental value to any gift, whether it is a big expensive or a smaller one.
Something to also keep in mind when stressing over your chosen gifts is that no receiver compares which gift was better or worse or whether it matters that much. The thought is what really counts, and your present is basically you saying that you cared to remember this person enough to add to your gift-giving list.
Every Year I Get My Family Gag Gifts For Christmas That Involve My Dog. This Year, It's LEGO Penny
Love rhis. I have bought my Dad, stepDad and my dog the same shirt this year. After my Dad and stepdad open theirs, I will show them a photo of my dog wearing his.😂
Homer's Spice Rack. Made For A Gift Exchange
Just Opened My Lovely Gift Off Our Ethan's Lass And Laughed That Much Was Crying. Thanks Again Chloe... It's Those Little Things
But what you should add extra attention to is the presentation. I know it sounds weird to spend time and money on wrapping paper and extra ribbon, but the presentation is a part of a gift. So make some time and wrap your present thoughtfully. That will definitely add to the emotional part of the gift-receiving experience.
Gave My Pirate-Loving Landlord His Christmas Gift Last Night: January's Rent. In Coins. His Response: "You're Both Awesome And Huge Jerks"
Of Course, My 85-Year-Old Grandma Would Get My White Elephant
I'm 24 And Still Living With My Parents. This Is What I Got For Christmas
That's a nicer hint than coming home to all your stuff on the front lawn.
And last but not least, trust your gut. In case you see something that catches your attention while looking for gifts, it is your brain saying that that object reminded you of someone. That also works great for shopping off-season when you have a little bit more time. Just buy it and set it aside. Or at least write it down and make a list for later purchases, so you don’t forget it on your next last-minute gift shopping.
My Dad Thought He’d Given Me The Perfect Gift At An Early Christmas Gathering (He Did)
A few years ago my mother in law gave my husband this huge box for Christmas and he was so excited to open it but it was just a box stuffed with paper and a Hot Firefighters calendar at the bottom.
My Dog And I Got Matching Socks For Christmas
Your dog is very cooperative because the socks stayed on long enough for this picture.
My Girlfriend And I Fought And Didn't Talk For 3 Days So I Sent Her An Amazon Gift With This As The Message
My Friend Is A Paraplegic And Wore His Christmas Gift For The First Time. Everyone Seems To Approve Of It
It's better if you click on the link and get to see the whole thing without BP blocking the word craps. Craps is the word you say in place of a curse word. Smh. Edit: had to add an "s" so I didn't get sensored.
Maybe Not The Smartest Secret Santa Gift For The Boss In A Recession Year
My Son Just Wanted Gift Cards For Christmas. This Is How We Wrapped Them. Santa’s Reindeer
This Chinese Wrapping Paper
My Buddy Has Been An EMT For A Few Years. We Left Him A Gift Since He Hasn't Had A Lunch Box After An Accident And Was Happy To Have A New One
I glad they clarified that it's for transplant in case he thought it was for something else.
My Wife's Christmas Present To Me
The White Elephant Gift I Made For Work
You need to get a raise because this is very clever, right down to the Reese's peanut butter cups!
This Office Themed Guess Who Game My Wife Made Me For Christmas
I Ran Out Of Wrapping Paper For One Last Little Gift, But I Have A Printer And Paper So
This "Bottle Of Scotch" At My Office's White Elephant Gift Exchange Was Stolen Twice Before Anyone Opened It
How One Of My Coworkers Wrapped His Secret Santa Gift
Must have been interesting pulling that out of his trunk and carrying it in to work.
I Won The White Elephant Gift Exchange
I used this as my white elephant gift a few years back. People were fighting for it.
Every Christmas I Give My Kids A Personalized Card. This Year I Decided To Mess With Them
It's evil and most loving thing you can do to a child at the same time. I loving it.
For Tonight's Christmas Gift Exchange, I Made My Own Cover Label On A Box Of Wine
My Families Annual White Elephant Gift Exchange. Everything You See In This Picture Must Be Displayed In Our Homes For The Entire Year
And yes - someone got a Christmas tree.
Ooh I like the rule about it having to be displayed for a year
My Dad Always Guesses His Christmas Gift Before He Opens It. Think He'll Know He's Getting Wrenches?
I Made My Own Gift For My Workplace Christmas Gift Swap. I'm Proud To Say It Was Stolen Repeatedly
My Sister-In-Law Got Steve Buscemi Leggings For Christmas
My Boyfriend Wanted To See An Insult Version Of Those "Why I Love You" Bottles. Here’s What I Made Him For Christmas
Aww you shouldn’t have… no really you shouldn’t have I already do that for myself
My Dad's Sisters Went On A Trip And Didn’t Invite Him. For Christmas My Dad Gave Them Both A Picture Of Himself Photoshopped Into A Picture Of Them Together From Their Trip
Yes, It Is Embroidered Toilet Paper. Great White Elephant Gift
White Elephant Did Me Right
seriously? censoring f***y? Go f**k yourself with a cactus
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For a second I thought... my gosh her stomach looks just like mine.. twinsies !!
I just got the same thing yesterday at work but I actually asked for it!
I won that as well a few years ago as well. Returned it the next year. I keeps making the rounds.
I Asked My Nephew What He Wanted For Christmas. His Only Answer Was Money. I Unwrapped 60 Rolls Of Pennies Into The Box
He asked me how much was in there, I told him I didn't know.
There’s 6000 pennies or $60 USD. Each roll has 100 pennies and is worth $1.
Somehow I Get The Impression That My Dad's Girlfriend Doesn't Like Me. Evidence Of A Christmas Gift
My Sister’s BF Got Me 4 Gallons Of Ice Cream For Christmas (Pint For Comparison)
Finished My Christmas Present For My Little Sister
My Dad Wrapped The Yard Tools He Got Me For Christmas
Good thing he wrapped them. Otherwise you would have known what your presents were.
Replaced My Brother’s License Plate Frame As A Surprise Late Christmas Gift
Gag Christmas Gift For My Brother-In-Law's Chickens
Welcome Back Chellsey. Look What Santa Got For You A Wii Extreme Chore Games
Daughters Got Us These For Christmas. Decided To Put Them On The Bed For Us Since We Kept "Forgetting"
What I Got For My Dad For Christmas
This Was My Christmas Gift To Everyone In My Family
My Friend Gifted Me This In Case My Minor Knee Surgery On Wednesday Has Complications
My Mom Bought Me This As A Gag Gift. She's The Best. I'll Give An Update Later On How It Tastes
Ready To Wrap My Christmas Gifts
Got A Bob Ross Rubik's Cube For Christmas, Thought I Had It Figured Out Until
My Uncle Bought A Christmas Gift For Himself And Wrote This Tag Out Pretending It Was From My Grandparents, My Grandpa Read It Out Loud
Everyone was confused then realized my uncle wrote it himself, it was funny.
I’m 46 (M). For All My Adult Life My Dad Has Been The Most Random Gift Giver You Could Imagine. I Present This Year’s Christmas Gift
Spicy Corn Relish, Mexican Vanilla Flavoring, plastic mask inserts (5ea), and… My favorite this year, a werewolf clawback scratcher. I love you Dad, never change.
I Did Hoops For A Christmas Present
Best Gift Swap Of The Night
Not The Worst Gift
My Farmer Grandpa Loved His Christmas Gift
I used to get up at 5:30in the morning so I could can peaches before the little ones got up.
Our Friend Just Gave Us A Housewarming Gift
I Made Some Joke Gifts For Friends
I Got A Cardboard Cutout Of Nicolas Cage For Christmas
This Christmas, My Parents Got A Roman Wine Bottle Holder As A Gift
My Son Gave Me The Best Christmas Present Ever
Having A White Elephant Exchange With My Friends Tomorrow, So I Made This Shirt As My Contribution
Satisfactory! It's a really fun game and can confirm Lizard Doggos are ADORABLE <3
Pizza Embroidery Christmas Gift
Grow A Boyfriend The Perfect Gag Gift Or Stocking Stuffer
It's The Cutest Gift I've Got This Christmas. The Shark Socks
Every Christmas My Family Does A Tacky Sweater Party With A White Elephant Gift Exchange
It has become something of a competition for the weirdest, most intentionally awful gift. For $2 I may have just found this year's winner.
This White Elephant Gift
Got This For A White Elephant And Ended Taking It Home Cause My Friends Suck
Married People Will Appreciate The Socks I Received For Christmas
A family member recently got hearing aids, and we realized that being hard of hearing is probably what kept their marriage together all these years.
Made This For An Office White Elephant Last Month And It Was A Huge Hit. Sorta Wish I Had Kept It For Myself, Tho
Pattern by AltionEmbroidery on Etsy, but I modified the colors.
This Is My Christmas Present From My Boss. I'm A 41-Year-Old Man, And Neither My First Nor Last Names Start With A Letter T
Best Christmas Family Tradition Ever. 11 Years. And I Finally Gifted It Back To My Uncle
This thread is making me feel bad about not having any uncles lol
My Buddy Welded This Up For Me To Give Away At A White Elephant Gift Exchange Along With The Homemade Saw
That's just evil. BRB, gonna fire up the wire feed and finish "wrapping" gifts.
So My Family Does "Gag Gifts" On Christmas Eve. And I Am Now The Owner Of A $70 Lifesize Cutout Of Jungkook
My Girlfriend Made A Danny DeVito Collage As A Christmas Gift
My Favorite Christmas Present I Made This Year
My Husband Will Never Guess What I Got Him For Christmas
An Older Member Of My Wife's Church Gave My Kids A 21-Year-Old Pack Of Gum As A Gift
Ford Extreme...gum? With a totally 80's rollergirl, and it's old enough to legally drink? This isn't just regular weird, this is guerilla warfare-level weird.
Did We Take It Too Far In Disguising The Main Gift?
Do You Have Any People On Your List That May Have Been "Naughty" This Year? Great Gag Gift Idea - "Lumps Of Coal" Soap In A Sack
Thanks for clarifying that they're coal; for a minute I thought I was looking at fossilized dinosaurs turds.
My Favorite Christmas Present This Past Year
Funny Toilet Paper
I Can’t Wait To Hide This In The White Elephant Gift Pile At Work And Pretend I Don’t Know Who Brought It Either
I'm a bit late to this post, but I have to say it: I have the original LP "Bill Cosby Talks To Kids About Drugs." An unintentional comedy classic.
I Made A Playable Guess Who For A White Elephant Gift Exchange
Catch Me Drinking My Coffee In This Every Morning
Gift The Kids And I Are Giving To My Wife
Spent A Very Long Time Wrapping My Niece's Christmas Gift. She Might Not Be Very Surprised Though
Went To A White Elephant Party Last Night. As I Predicted, The Group Fought Fiercely Over Kitchen Wares. Today, I Wait For News Of The Discovery
Coors? A white elephant for sure. The disappointed but laughing recipient would probably have preferred beer.
A Bit Late, But Wanted To Share. My Coworker Made A Gift For His Die Hard Coffee Loving Friend For Christmas (And Before You Ask, No, It's Not Real)
Coworker Had Some Time Off Before Christmas, We Decided To Give Them A Gift
Got This For Christmas
I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee.
Made My Brother An End Table For Christmas, Had To Find A Way To Disguise It When Wrapping
The Wrapping Paper My Cousin Made For My Christmas Gift
People Laughed When I Got This As A White Elephant Gift At My Office Christmas Party Last Year
So This Is What I Got On My Class Secret Santa A Hollow Block (I'm Not Mad They Gave Me My Real Gift After But It Was Funny)
Got My Fiance A Big Package For Christmas. Gonna Be Spreading More Than Just Christmas Joy This Year
In about a year we'll see most of these presents in another Thrift Store / Charity ShopTreasures series
No we won't, if we choose not to click on that link.
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I put a nice gift in a self-made joke box for secret santa at work and the receiving person didn’t get that it was a joke box, didn’t read the back of the box, didn’t even look at the gift inside. She took one look at the box, looked super pissed off, put it away and didn’t speak to me the rest of the party. I spent so much time making that box and finding that gift that I feel like crying just thinking about how pissed off she looked. Never again!
Did she ever look in the box and see the nice gift you gave her???
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I'm so confused by the concept of 'white elephant' gifts. Edit: Thanks guys.
i think it is where opened gifts are there and people go around and swap gifts with others - take turns or something and you have to swap. i'm in the us and really don't know for sure.
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I guess white elephant is a massive thing in the states? We don't have it in the UK (or only in the form of a white elephant stall at a bazaar)
Nobody has beaten mine…my t(then sister in law) wrapped it in Christmas paper with a bow..a bag of manure?.how thoughtful
In about a year we'll see most of these presents in another Thrift Store / Charity ShopTreasures series
No we won't, if we choose not to click on that link.
Load More Replies... I put a nice gift in a self-made joke box for secret santa at work and the receiving person didn’t get that it was a joke box, didn’t read the back of the box, didn’t even look at the gift inside. She took one look at the box, looked super pissed off, put it away and didn’t speak to me the rest of the party. I spent so much time making that box and finding that gift that I feel like crying just thinking about how pissed off she looked. Never again!
Did she ever look in the box and see the nice gift you gave her???
Load More Replies... I'm so confused by the concept of 'white elephant' gifts. Edit: Thanks guys.
i think it is where opened gifts are there and people go around and swap gifts with others - take turns or something and you have to swap. i'm in the us and really don't know for sure.
Load More Replies... I guess white elephant is a massive thing in the states? We don't have it in the UK (or only in the form of a white elephant stall at a bazaar)
Nobody has beaten mine…my t(then sister in law) wrapped it in Christmas paper with a bow..a bag of manure?.how thoughtful
