What is a "White Elephant”?

A "white elephant" is any gift that is of little or no practical use that also imposes a burden on the person who receives it. The phrase "white elephant" comes from a Burmese tradition where an albino elephant was given as a gift. Because it was considered sacred, the recipient could never get rid of it even if the financial burden of caring for it drove them into bankruptcy. Giving someone enough white elephants could destroy them.

Well, our white elephant gifts will be the most popular gifts in any gift exchange. Whether you choose a Donkey Cigarette Dispenser or a parachuting Stunt Monkey, it will be more desired than the giant fern from Bob in accounting.