Mary Fama
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Your Christmas or Hanukkah celebration probably has major wholesome vibes with thoughtful gift ideas and cozy family moments, but White Elephant is a wholeeeee other ball game. The annual holiday tradition is basically the unhinged cousin to Secret Santa . Friendships are tested! Alliances are formed and then promptly broken! And someone inevitably ends up crying into their "World’s Okayest Friend" novelty mug. They swear it was a targeted gift !
Allll that to say: It's the best excuse to drink way too much spiked eggnog and laugh at (and with!) your besties or co-workers. Not to mention there's no thrill like bringing the most steal-worthy gift of the exchange. There's a r

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