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During the holiday season, it’s common to receive numerous invitations to holiday parties with family, friends and co-workers. These gatherings often come with the expectation to bring something, either an addition to the meal or a small gift for the host, but that simple step can end up being expensive.
Here are five inexpensive gifts that are wonderful to bring along with you to any holiday party. They’ll either be welcomed and immediately served or else appreciated by the host.
![Casserole with broccoli, potatoes, eggs and cheese.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-912131012-1880x1251.jpg)
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![gorgeous French dessert Creme brulee served with berries and a silver spoon](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-535451891-1880x1254.jpg)
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![Christmas backround. Fir branch with decorations.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-937694142-1880x1254.jpg)
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![Jack Russell Terrier holdings in mouth big bone](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-874857174-1880x1254.jpg)
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![WTOP wine guy Scott Greenberg says plenty of wines can pair with Super Bowl food. (Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-875944802-1855x1254.jpg)
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![Casserole with broccoli, potatoes, eggs and cheese.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-912131012-260x174.jpg)
![gorgeous French dessert Creme brulee served with berries and a silver spoon](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-535451891-260x174.jpg)
![Christmas backround. Fir branch with decorations.](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-937694142-260x174.jpg)
![Jack Russell Terrier holdings in mouth big bone](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-874857174-260x174.jpg)
![WTOP wine guy Scott Greenberg says plenty of wines can pair with Super Bowl food. (Getty Images)](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GettyImages-875944802-260x174.jpg)
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