I think all gift giving should be banned from the work place. That was always a nightmare when I worked. A good food table is plenty for the office. One time a co worker made a donation for everyone in our office as her gift. Several employees got very upset their name was on the list of donors to an organization they did not want to support even though it was a well known charity.
My small sew group exchanges gifts but it's not expected. Some give gifts one year and may not the next. We go out to eat, go to quilt shops and have a great day out.