Schrottwichteln
German
Etymology
Schrott (“scrap”) + Wichteln (“secret Santa”)
Noun
Schrottwichteln n (genitive Schrottwichtelns, no plural)
- a variation of secret Santa where people give away presents they received but don't actually want, e.g. after Christmas
- a variation of secret Santa where people try to give the most trashy gifts possible
- white elephant gift exchange