Fred Firestone

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

Are the holidays really here if you’re not fighting over the best present at a White Elephant party? Hilarious, cute, or downright odd, the best White Elephant gifts are unexpected treasures that add irreverent holiday cheer to any gift swap. We’ve curated some of our favorite gifts that fit the bill and the budget, including