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Yankee swap rules and etiquette: How to run a proper gift exchange

The popular Christmas party game, usually called Yankee Swap, goes by many names—White Elephant, Cutthroat Christmas, Grinch Game, Machiavellian Christmas, Kamikaze Gift Exchange, Snatchy Christmas ...

From White Elephant to Favorite Things parties, here are all the rules you need to know for every kind of gift exchange

Each of these kinds of events comes with its own rules and expectations — and you may be unsure what type of gift is ...