Free gift finder · 28 ideas · prices checked October 2026
Funny Christmas gifts: 28 novelty ideas with prices in £
A funny present works when it is also a little bit useful: socks that make people smile, a party game for the evening, a mug that gets used. These novelty gifts are sorted by price, and each says why it gets a laugh. They suit Secret Santa, stockings and friends.
Under £10
#2 · £6
Whoopie cushion
The oldest joke in the book, in a pack small enough for a stocking.
#3 · £6.95
Memory-gel stress ball
A stress ball with a face, for a tense desk.
#4 · £7
Cocktail-print ankle socks
Cheap novelty socks for a stocking or a Secret Santa.
#5 · £7.99
UNO Show 'Em No Mercy card game
A harder version of a game most people already know.
#8 · £9.99
Sausage-dog LED string lights
String lights shaped like a sausage dog; battery or USB power is shown on the page.
£10 to £20
#9 · £10
Flip 7 card game
Short rounds that are easy to learn; good for parties, sleepovers and the office do.
#10 · £10
Fill-your-own crackers
Add your own small gifts and jokes for a personal touch.
#11 · £11.95
Glass-of-wine socks
Novelty socks for anyone who likes a glass of wine.
#12 · £12
Mini decision maker
A small gadget that settles arguments about where to eat.
#13 · £12
Sausage-dog ankle socks, 3-pack
Novelty socks with a sausage-dog pattern.
#14 · £12
Gingerbread ankle socks, 3-pack
Festive novelty socks for Christmas Day.
#15 · £12
Taco Cat card game
A fast, silly card game for a table full of people.
#16 · £14
Golf-ball ice mould
Ice cubes shaped like golf balls, for a golfer's drink.
#17 · £14.99
Disco cherries mood light
A novelty light that turns a shelf into a small party.
#18 · £14.99
Tetris keyring arcade game
A tiny playable arcade game on a keyring.
#19 · £14.99
Six Second Scribbles game
A quick drawing game that ends in laughter.
#23 · £19.95
Novelty socks, 5-pack
A cheerful add-on to a bigger present; socks at Christmas are a very British tradition.
#24 · £19.99
Herd Mentality game
A party game where the aim is to think like everyone else in the room.
£20 and over
#25 · £20
That's Totally You party game
A party game about guessing which friend fits which answer.
#26 · £20
Sorry What? family edition party game
A party game for a family after lunch.
#27 · £28
Personalised cat-parent photo socks
Socks made with a photo of the cat.
#28 · £28
Personalised dog-parent photo socks
Socks made with a photo of the dog.
Prices are exact shelf prices in pounds, read from John Lewis and The Works on 5 October 2026: we opened each product page and checked the price, the currency and that the item was in stock. Prices move with sales and Black Friday, so check at the shop. The links open a search at John Lewis, Argos or The Works, with no affiliate tracking: if a link ever earns us a commission, it will not change what we recommend.
How to choose
- Know the person's sense of humour: a gag that fits a close friend might land badly with a colleague.
- Funny and useful beats funny only: socks, mugs and games all get used afterwards.
- Add a small real present as well, so the joke is not the whole gift.
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