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30 Funny Holiday Gag Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

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When the holidays roll around, there are a lot of people you have to buy for—family, friends, coworkers—and while sentimental gifts are always appreciated, gag gifts are where the real fun is at! For stocking stuffers and silly White Elephant gift exchanges, funny gag gifts help blend humor and lightheartedness in the most genius ways. From cozy socks that hold hands to meme candles and more, many of these fun finds are guaranteed to outlive the initial giggles and become something they’ll actually use and enjoy long after the prank has passed (except possibly the gift that is literally nothing… You’ll see what we mean.)

Pulling off the perfect prank can be tricky, but there’s a gift here that’s just right for every mood and moment. Whether you’re surprising your friends, family, or coworkers, these gifts will leave everyone giggling—and they might even become a new favorite! Ready to make the Christmas holiday party or gag gift swap your funniest one yet? Let’s get this prank party started!

01

InnovativeKlassics Funny Six Seven Meme Candle

Etsy

$13.49

Yeah, we don’t know what it means, either. But this will definitely become your elementary school-aged nephew’s favorite stocking stuffer.

02

Brass Monkey I Knew It Wasn’t Butter Cross Stitch Kit

Amazon

$20.00

Hilarious and witty, cross stitch crafters and one-liner lovers alike will get a good laugh out of this one.

03

oneandonlypaper Hot Dog Printed 10-Stem Matchbook

Etsy

$4.00

Just silly enough yet still so adorable, this cute hot dog matchbook puts a fun, quirky twist on your everyday matches.

04

Brass Monkey Freelance Dog Model Dog Bandana

Amazon

$11.60

Our furry family members deserve a silly little gift too! Do a photo shoot with Fido in this adorable bandana and show off his modeling skills on Christmas morning.

05

YourGiftSolution Funny Sarcastic “Times I Was Right” Notebook

Etsy

$17.99

This one really says it all… It’s the perfect gift for Mom or your older sister who is always saying, “I told you so.”

06

Famfetti “I Deserve a Little Treat” Iced Coffee Retro Keychain

Etsy

$11.20

Consider this their new silly reminder that they do deserve a little treat once in a while. (Or every other day—we’re not here to judge your coffee shop schedule!)

07

Brass Monkey Poorly Explained Movies Game

Amazon

$19.99

This hilarious card game will have the giggles lasting all night long! With 300 cards that feature uniquely awful descriptions of movies, it’ll be a hit at any holiday party this year.

08

Dragonvie It’s Fine I’m Fine Everything is Fine Mug

Etsy

$14.45

For those who often say, “It’s been a long week,” on Mondays, this silly mug is their perfect fit. And who doesn’t love this iconic meme?

09

Smilelife Magnetic Holding Hands Socks

Amazon

$14.98

Hold hands (and calves) with these adorable funny socks! With wiggle eyes and magnetic hands that stick together, this playful pair is the perfect gag gift for any couple or bestie who loves a good laugh—and cozy feet, of course.

10

BrightFutureHeirloom I Survived A Meeting Soft Enamel Pin

Etsy

$9.95

It’s a universal experience, and now, it comes in pin form! This would make the perfect gag gift for a coworker or boss who knows the pain all too well.

11

30 Watt Silicone Wine Glass Holder for Bath & Shower

Amazon

$13.00

Why limit happy hour to the living room? With this easy-to-install shower wine holder, they can sip and suds at the same time. 🍷🧼

12

ChopSabers LED Light Saber Chopsticks

Amazon

$12.97

The force is strong with these glowing lightsaber chopsticks! True Star Wars fans know that every bite feels a little more epic when you’re channeling your inner Jedi.

13

LikeGluePrintCompany Property Brothers Bumper Sticker

Etsy

$7.00

Oh hey, is that our favorite duo we spy on this hilariously true bumper sticker?! Yup, it sure is. For your biggest Property Brothers fans, this bumper sticker is the perfect gag gift!

14

BSIRI Wine Bottle Puzzle

Amazon

$18.28

Step 1: Get a nice bottle of wine.

Step 2: Wrap it in this complicated puzzle so they then have to spend 30 minutes figuring out how to open said bottle.

Step 3: Giggle the whole time!

15

Wepop 3D Bread Shape Pillow

Amazon

$25.99

This life-like bread pillow is a funny gag gift any hoagie-loving friend will appreciate. Fair warning: It’s not actually edible.

16

Hydroplus Blockbuster Prank Gift Card

Etsy

$6.10

The best part about this gag gift will be seeing how long it takes them to realize the Blockbuster gift card is a fake. (Though we do miss renting movies!)

17

MunnyGrubbers World’s Smallest Violin Toy Keychain 

Amazon

$5.99

For the friend or family member who whines about the tiniest of things (like, having to actually do schoolwork at school), this tiny violin is the perfect thing to offer them. Press and hold the button on the back of the violin and it’ll even play a sad song to honor their woes.

18

Brass Monkey Rise & Sigh Pedestal Mug

Amazon

$15.00

This mug embodies Mondays. For the corporate boss or the college kid on your list, this one’s sure to get a chuckle.

19

LUCOTIYA Funny Scented Candle

Amazon

$5.99

This is perfect for the busy mom who needs a laugh. It’ll make her smile whenever she sees it, but it’s practical too, since it smells like cloves and has 45 – 55 hours of burn time.

20

Hauledi Whoopee Cushion

Amazon

$9.99

Ah, the humble whoopee cushion. For those who like an oldie but a goodie, this is your holiday dinner’s best prank yet. After all, funny gag gifts like this never go out of style.

21

Dad Joke Button

Amazon

$14.97

How’s this for funny gag gifts? Drew and Jonathan are no strangers to crafting a good dad joke. But this button makes it so much easier. Press to hear over 50 hilarious dad jokes to keep the whole family chuckling (or maybe just rolling their eyes).

22

Witty Yetty The Gift of Nothing

Amazon

$11.99

It’s nothing…literally. As the box says, it’s better than something!

23

FUN delivery: Frickin’ Cricket

Amazon

$11.99

Want to drive someone really wild? Place this cricket noisemaker—which also has cat, smoke detector, and record-your-own settings—in their house. It claims it can last for 3 – 4 days…

24

FunFamz The Original Spider Prank Box

Amazon

$24.99

Wrap this up like a lovely gift and watch in amusement as their faces go from excitement to panic. But it’s all in good fun!

25

Prank Pack Jigsaw Puzzle

Amazon

$8.99

Gift this to the person who’s always beating you during game night. It’ll get a good laugh out of ’em.

26

GoldenCoastInk Diet Coke Candle

Etsy

$17.00

We all know a Diet Coke lover. So why not give them a candle that smells just like the real thing? It’s the gift that keeps on giving.

27

Laughing Smith Fake Lottery Tickets

Amazon

$19.99

Hand these out to everyone at your next group dinner…they’ll be shocked to find out everyone’s a winner!

28

Lester’s Fixins Outrageous Wild Crazy Unique Flavor Soda

Amazon

$22.19

Ranch dressing soda, anyone? Or maybe bacon pop? Keep these in the fridge at work and offer them to a coworker just to see how they react.

29

Witty Yeti Dehydrated Water

Amazon

$9.99

Picture this: Someone stops by, and you offer them something to drink, only to pull out this. The look on your friend’s face when you give them this dehydrated water bottle will be absolutely priceless.

30

Larkmo Fake Parking Tickets

Amazon

$9.99

Sneak this onto your favorite coworker or family member’s windshield. Don’t forget to record their reaction!

Gag Gift Q+A


What is a gag gift?

A gag gift is a present meant to get a laugh by any means possible. Traditionally, that has meant throwaway items like whoopee cushions or fake bugs—but as we’ve shown, the best gag gifts can also be surprisingly practical! People most frequently give gag gifts on April Fool’s Day, during White Elephant gift exchanges, or even at bachelor and bachelorette parties.

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