Yankee Swap

What are the rules for doing a Yankee Swap?
My company wants to do a gift swap at the office. Someone had suggested a Yankee Swap. What are the rules?

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What would be some good yankee swap gift ideas?
Every year my family goes to a Christmas party with more family. There are secret santas for kids that havent graduated high school yet and there is a yankee swap for any adults or kids that have already graduated high school. We need some ideas on what my family can get to put in the swap. The amount of money u spend on a swap gift is about $30-$40.

Matthew:I've created a website dedicated to the Yankee Swap including downloadable rules and gift ideas at http://www.yankeeswap.com Check out the Yankee Swap gift ideas list at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Frichpub%2Flistmania%2Ffullview%... More...

What to get my cousins for a yankee swap?
So this is my families first year doing a yankee swap together and I am kind of lost on what to get. This is m family so it has to be appropriate and gender neutral. My cousins ages are between 19 and 27... the limit of the gifts are $25 so if you could PLEASE help. Thank you!

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Do you find humor in putting a wine bottle in a much larger box as a prank in a yankee swap party?
I will be participating in a Yankee swap party tomorrow, the people here fancy liquor and I wanted to be creative by putting a $20-30 dollar bottle of wine in a much larger box to make it seem like something it is not, as a prank. Would you find humor in this? Much thanks and happy holidays.

Mark:That's kind of the point of a Yankee swap party isn't it----I take that to mean what an American calls a white elephant. Best of luck, I've seen quite a few people that do a framed picture of themself, with a gift card hidden behind it.... More...

What kind of presents do you buy for a yankee swap Christmas game?
We are having a Christmas party and I'm not sure what kind of gifts to buy for the Christmas game. It has lots of different names, but I just saw it called the yankee swap. Its where you stack the gifts up, let people draw numbers, then first person picks a gift, opens it. Then the second person can steal or get a new gift.....etc. So back to the question. There will be a variety of different people at my home, with lots of different interests. So, help me with some great gift ideas that will

crave knowledge:Some yummy candy/chocolates A board game (this was stolen at our last year) Massage certificate Pedicure set Universal Remote... More...

YANKEE Swap!!!!!!?
what gift did YOU get at your office party I got a 25.00 Best Buy card

Bambam:it is so slow right now that we did not get a bonus at all, they did have a dinner for us and gave a box of chocolates ( which I re-gifted to give my 4 yr olds daycare teacher) my butt is big enough, chocolate I need not do!!! My hubby says it looks like 2 puppies wrestling under a blanket, I guess... More...

What is the best gift for a "yankee swap" has to be priced $15 or less.?
I am having a family Xmas party to attend to this coming weekend, and every year my family does the "yankee swap". I am puzzled, I have many gifts running through my head, but can't seem to make up my mind. It has to be $15 or less. I want to get something that will make everyone go nuts over. Any ideas??? please help, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

New England Babe:We do that for my family as well and every year I struggle. Last year my gift was the best. I got two remote control cars on different frequencies and wrapped them together. The swapping of these almost caused a fight and then we all played with them for hours, taking turns and my brother in law ... More...

What is a really fantastic gift for a Yankee Swap?
The limit is $5 to $15, the guests are male and female ages 15 to 17, they all have a good sense of humor, and I'd really like to get something that will blow their socks off. Something funny, creative, but maybe useful would be perfect. Any ideas?

paulnhoover:Popourri + tea-light burner, Picture frame... More...

I have to buy a gift for a yankee swap the begin with the letter M?? Any ideas?
I have a $25.00 spending limit for a yankee swap at my job but It has to begin with the letter M

youhoo it's me:metal bowls, stuffed monkey, mittens, money tree, monopoly game, big wall mirror... More...

What would be a good Yankee Swap gift be for the theme entertainment?
I will be with my co-workers... Something funny and useful would be nice...

Michelle M:what about a basket with a movie, popcorn, and goodies? if a funny movie is what your looking for try Step Brothers, Forgetting Sarah Marshall or Tropic Thunder... More...

what are some good generic gifts for a yankee swap/white elephant exchange?
I'm spending Christmas Eve with my boyfriend's family. They buy presents for kids but do a Yankee Swap for the adults. The gifts are supposed to be around $15 and have to have broad appeal for people ranging in ages from 25-75. I've never done this before so I'm a bit clueless!! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

jocohabeja:We started doing this a couple of years ago with my mother's very large family. The first year, everyone fought over a desktop shredder and a case of beer. I couldn't understand it. We've had a lot of things like pretty throws, a bucket of tools or cleaning supplies, a basket of personal care produc... More...

What is a good Yankee Swap present for a work Christmas party?
The limit is $10.00 and the age range of people that are paying is 16-50.

Jonny B:Chocolates... More...

Does anyone have any ideas for gifts at a a Yankee Swap?
I am trying not to go with a gift card, I already picked up a bag of coffee as one gift (there are three of us going), and someone else is getting lottery tickets. This is for my family, including aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. I have cousins as young as 15 and grandparents in their 70s! Thanks in advance!

Rhea:Batches of freshly baked cookies on a dollar store platter, everyone loves cookies. I can't assume the swap is about Christmas, but Russian Tea Cakes/Snowballs, and Gingerbread cookies are my favorite Christmas cookies. Or just make your family's favorites.... More...

What does Dwight in the office mean when he Says Yankee Swap is like Machiavelli meets Christmas?
explained by a person really knowledgeable of the book...."The Prince"

Sirius Black:Idk...The prince was all about "do what you have to" and "the ends justify the means". By being aggressive and mean during the present swap, you get what you want so...it's a Machiavellian kinda thing.... More...

Write an invite for a yankee swap?
We're having an annual xmas eve party and we're doing a 2nd annual Yankee Swap.. I'm writing out the invites and I can't think of an appropriate but fun way to say we're doing a yankee swap .. Gifts have to be $10-$25 or so? Any ideas?

avarae:I would be specific about the money thing. Usually 10 dollars is sufficient. Don't do any in-betweens. It's either 10 dollars, or its 15, or it 25. Never leave folks wondering how much, or how litlle they should spend. Spell it out. Say something like: We will be having a yankee swap. No gifts over ... More...

Yankee Swap gift ideas?
I am an intern at a smallish biotech company and was invited to our department's holiday lunch where we will be doing a yankee swap. We have a range of between $20-25 and the majority of my co workers are in their mid to late 20s, with our supervisors 30-50 years old. I know many are planning to do alcohol but I'm not 21 yet so I can't give that. Any ideas?

HeatherA:Tickets to a game or something. Money Gift cards I hope it helped... More...

What are good Yankee Swap gifts?
We are having a yankee swap and i need some ideas! 5 to 8 dollars

Mrs.:I bought a scarf and glove set at Target for our swap this year. My husband likes to be creative and bought a metal lobster decoration for wall. (It would look nice if you lived at beach) Last year I wrapped up a bottle of wine and scratch tickets they were both a hit. But the scratch tickets won a... More...

What is a good office gift for a yankee swap with a $10 limit?


Caritas:A T-shirt with something funny on it. Baseball cap for your region's favorite sports team. Gift certificate to Barnes and Nobles. Bottle of wine (maybe) Nice chocolates... More...

What's a really funny gift for yankee swap?
21-year-olds

Sabrina:Go to your local adult store or gag gift shop, there's bound to be something that sticks out as hilarious. I don't know what a yankee swap is though...what is that?... More...

Yankee Swap gift Ideas for a karate party? Help please?
So, at the place where I take karate, me and the other assistant teachers are having a yankee gift swap at the Christmas party. We were told to get one joke gift and one serious gift, but I'm having trouble thinking of either. I was thinking for a joke gift, Black Belt Sudoku, but other ideas would be nice. Thanks.

Matthew:Yankee Swap is the website dedicated to the Yankee Swap with downloadable rules and gift ideas is http://www.yankeeswap.com Check out the Yankee Swap gift ideas list at Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Frichpub%2Flistmania%2Ffullview%... More...

What's a yankee swap?
This year is going to be an especially tight budget. I've been doing more and more shopping online. I've been told that a Yankee Swap is a good way to save money if you have a large family. Any good yankee swap gift sites?

Belle:We do this at my office party each year, it's fun. Also called a "White Elephant" gift exchange. Suitable for small to large groups, the game, also going by Yankee Doodle or Dirty Santa, adds an element of excitement and humor to traditional gift giving. In Yankee Swap each participant brings a w... More...

Yankee swap gift ideas?
We have a yankee swap with my family every year. This year is going to be an especially tight budget. I've been doing more and more shopping online. Any good yankee swap gift sites?

Dean:what is a yankee swap? Does it have to do with baseball cards?... More...

yankee swap ideas for 16-17 y.o girls?
me and my friends are having a little christmas party and it will be all girls (of course the guys will come later :]) and we're having a yankee swap. the price limit is $25 and i have NO idea what to get for it. i dont want to be the one that brings the present no one wants besides gift cards and biscuits and tea?

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Yankee Swap/ White elephant gift ideas?
It's that time of year again that we are having our annual White elephant/Yankee swap get together at my friends house. We are a bunch of 18-23 year olds. And we usually try and have our gifts be a theme. This year I wanted to do nostalgic toys. Like Pogs, Furby, Gigapets. You know something a long those lines. But they don't make those anymore. Anyways the price cap is $15. What do you think would be something good to buy?

J-Bo:A classic DVD like National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, w/ a bucket of popcorn, some candy, and a liter of soda. In other words, a night at the movies...... More...

Why is a yankee swap called a yankee swap?


Randy P:I don't know what a "yankee swap" is, but the term "yankee" generally refers to the people of New England, who generally have a reputation for thriftiness. I just googled the term and found out it's what I call a "gift exchange" or other names. Never heard the term "yankee swap" before. But perhaps... More...

Yankee Swap Ideas under $20?
I have to go to a Yankee swap tonight (of course I wait until last minute) for my boyfriend's work. The rule of the party is that everyone has to bring a yankee swap gift. You can't bring one as a couple. He is already bringing a bottle of alcohol. I want to bring something good. I hate having the yankee swap gift that no one really wants. Any ideas?

proximity_effect07:Have you seen the office? They impose a limit of like $20 but the boss buys an ipod! I was thinking it would be hilarious to put a gift card in my ipod box and weight it down with something to make it feel the right weight. I'll probably end up going with a coffee theme though: a bag of coffee, a ... More...

I'm looking for a good gift for a yankee swap, preferably under $20. Any ideas?


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10 pts...Who can help me with grab bag/"yankee swap" ideas?
For a club at my school, we're doing a Christmas grab bag or "Yankee swap." I would be really grateful if anyone could help me out! The gift should be $10 or less, "gender-friendly," and preferably containing no food products. We're college students, if that helps. I'd love if anyone could help me out! Thank you very much...and happy Thanksgiving!

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yankee swap gift ideas?
im going to a yankee swap that my friend's doing with my soccer team. 13-14 year old girls who obviously play soccer, and theres a $15 dollar limit. i can't think of any good ideas. any help?

*Spoon*:Silver Charm Bracelet Hat, Scarf & Mittens Set Hair / Bath accessories Hallmark Christmas ornament Stuffed animal Nightlight Snow Globe Wind Chimes >=)... More...

yankee swap ideas? please help me i have no idea?
okay so i got invited to a yankee swap by my friend I went last year but it just got harder...here are the specifics: ~its next friday ~boys and girls ~and cant be holiday specific-some chirstian some jewish

dotsfriend:get a blockbuster gift card, and a tub of their unpopped pop corn, then fill the tub with "movie candy" good & plentys, dots, etc. and put it into a gift bag. Non holiday and a day at the movies at home for someone. Merry Christmas.... More...

Yankee Swap Present Ideas?
I'm having trouble thinking of a good Yankee swap idea. It has to be around $10. The age range of the group is 17-84, so there is a wide range of ages. Any ideas are appreciated.

Einstein:10 dollar giftcard to Blockbuster... More...

$15 Yankee Swap ideas?
I'm going to a Yankee swap next week and I really need an idea that's $15 and under, although I wouldn't mind spending $20. The gift needs to be funny and something that someone would use. It's a teen party so something for teens under 18. Any ideas?

heatherlydriscoll:itunes gift card? funny is not always useable!... More...

Good idea for a yankee swap?
my swim team is having a yankee swap and i don't really have a gift idea in mind. the amount that the gift should be is at most $10. also the team consists of guys AND girls so it has to be unisex. haha thanks also please no giftcards i want it to be fun thanks =)

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Unisex DIY Christmas Gifts for Adults? (Yankee Swap)?
For the second year, my family and close family friends will be doing a yankee swap on Christmas Eve. Last year I made pepperment bark candy and it was a great hit, but I want to do something different this year. The gift has to be unisex because my whole family plays it. Something simple that's not too time consuming would be great, and I don't have a big budget being a college student. Just looking for some creative ideas (beyond themed gift baskets or something).

Just Mel:I made one of these for a gift swap at a party I'm going to this weekend: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37245405.tip.html Fleece blankets http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/No-Sew_Fleece_Blankets... More...

I have a Yankee Swap at work, what should I buy?
*my jobs is like this: * A yankee swap is when co-workers buy one gift...set it on the table...then draw names. The first person is the worst b/c although they get to choose from all the gifts on the table, everyone after them gets to choose from all the gifts. In this situation you'd want to be the last person to have your name drawn b/c therefore you get to choose from ALL the gifts (regardless of if they're on the table or in someone's hands). If you are left at the end of the swap without

ArtieLange:I do these every year. Small boxes of chocolates or samplers work good and can be bought for 15-20$. Also restaurant gift cards work good if there's one nearby to where you work, and $20 is enough to get something. Good luck and merry christmas!... More...

Yankee Swap Gift?
I am going to a yankee swap on Friday and i have a $15 limit. Its not one of those yankee swaps that you bring stupid gifts to either. Whats a creative gift I can buy or make?? By the way everyone going will be 15 or 16 years old.

Noel J:Candles, buy plain or fragrant, white or coloured, decorate them with paints and glitter to make them unique. Incense sticks and an incense holder, (or incense cones and a cone holder). Wind chimes, or a nice mobile. A CD wallet, or storage case/tower. Some coffee mugs with quirky sayings on them. A... More...

Yankee Swap Ideas?
I am going to a yankee swap on Friday and i have a $15 limit. Its not one of those yankee swaps that you bring stupid gifts to either. Everyone there will be 15/16 years old. Whats a creative gift I can buy or make??

islandgirl0521:I would get a gift certificate for a restaurant or dunkin donuts . I did these at a yankee swap and everyone wanted them.... More...

Christmas Yankee Swap? Gift Ideas?! ?
Our family is doing a Yankee swap for Christmas this year and i don't know what to give! The youngest person participating is 17 years old and the oldest is 30. It has to be somewhat gender neutral ( there are only two males participating though) and the price cannot be more than 40 dollars. PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU!

rukon88:Go funny: big thing of toilet paper like 60 rolls of generic it happened at my yankee swap last year and everyone got a kick out of it... More...

Suggestion for a yankee swap gift?
Every year my family does a Yankee Swap.This year we are adding a twist.The gift ($15.00 limit) has to start with the first letter of your first name.Mine starts with a "J".Any suggestions??

rutroh65789:Not sure what Yankee gift swap is..maybe like secret santa... but here are some J ideas... Jellies..assorted flavors from like a hillshire farms place.. Jogging suit...one size fits most.. Jammies...flannel. Just-in-case assortment...basket of emargency stuff for a car like ... More...

Yankee swap ideas?
My family does Yankee Swap and there are about 17 of us participating ranging from ages 10-the old folk parents =] The price limit is around $10 anyone have any good ideas other than gift cards?

Smurfetta:A Little Dough Attach a bow to a roll or tub of cookie dough with this note: We thought this would come in handy since everyone's a little short on dough around Christmas time.... More...

Yankee Swap !! The CHRISTmas Game! need ideas?
Does any one have a good idea for a gift between $10-$15 for a guy. Nothing sexual. For yankee swap

shovelbum_mud_lover:If you're over 21 and everyone in your circle drinks, a bottle of some form of alcohol (wine, whiskey, scotch, bourbon or micro-brewery beer) usually does well at Yankee Swaps. If not, a gift certificate or gift card to an electronics store or sporting good store would always be welcomed! A ball... More...

Yankee Swap Gifts 15-20 Dollars?
What are some yankee swap gifts for 15-20 doillars? the age range is 11-85

somebody's a mom!!:pretty much anything that you can buy for 15-20 dollars. tonight i'm going to a party and i bought a large candle that smells amazing. my husband bought a utility flash light that has a rescue hammer (the ones that break the car window) a seatbelt cutter and an emergency siren. (he's a fireman so he... More...

perfect yankee swap gift under 30$!?
so, im going to a holiday party on the 22nd and its with all my girlfriends. we are all 20 and we are pretty classy girls. i was wondering what the best yankee swap gift under 30$ would be- something creative. exclude clothes and gift certificates though. thanks!

Breeze:You could make a gift basket with a bunch of little things. Just pick a theme, like bath products (include yummy smelling shower gel, moisturizer, a little poof), or baking (include a cute little apron, a chef's hat, write out some of your favorite recipes or include a cookbook, maybe some measuring... More...

what is the best gift to buy for a yankee swap gift for work. we are all teachers.?
some of the teachers are in their twentys some are older

ivybear98:Scratch off lottery tickets are always fun. They have holiday-themed ones. Gift cards to Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts. Movie passes or a gift certificate to Blockbuster Gift card to Barnes & Noble or Amazon.com A cute little basket with a nuce mug, some gourmet coffee and tea, and some muffins o... More...

yankee swap ideas????????????????
i am going to a christmas party and we are doing a yankee swap the presents have to be somewhere bettween $15-$25 its a all girls party and we are all around 14, i wanted to get a shirt and fuzzy slippers but i cant because every1 is a different size have any ideas?

Shelley:well, along the same lines you could get a bathrobe and slippers. that would pretty much fit anyone, not a shirt though. maybe a bubble bath kit with candles and loofas. victoria secret make up and lip gloss packs are good. good luck!... More...

yankee swap gift help!!?
tomorrow i am going to a yankee swap christmas party. there is going to be 12 and 13 year old boys AND girls there!! i have no clue what to get!! any ideas?? please help!! serious answers please!!

blankstares:hmm. something gender neutral like gift certificates.... More...

Secret Santa or Yankee Swap?
I love Yankee Swap. Deke, you don't have to tell me, lol.

Deke:Nothing good has the word "Yankee" in it.... More...

$25 Yankee Swap Gift Ideas?
Doing a yankee swap. Gifts are supposed to be ~$25. Any ideas? I don't want to get gift certificates or scratch tickets.

Ashley M:I would get a small Travel Case and fill it with Travel Size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, cotton swabs, etc. Everybody travels!... More...

$25 Yankee Swap Gift Ideas!! Anyonee!!?
going to a x-mas party, what should i bring for the $25 limit yankee swap? i want a good one and something not super lame!!

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Any ideas for a good yankee swap gift?


apolloK?:a medium size bag of candy. its good for a boy or girl and its good for your wallet. hope this helps.... More...