[header] How to graciously accept an unattractive gift from the in laws [title] Be thankful that they want to give you a gift. [step] More than likely this gift was given to you out of love or at least consideration for your role in their child's life. Keep that in mind and tell yourself that no matter how crazy or strange it is, there was good thought and caring intention behind it. 
[substeps] Pay attention to the gesture and not the item. Your in-laws took the time to hand select a gift especially for you.