Fun Christmas Jokes to Share Around the Tree
21. What did the wise men say after they offered up their gifts of gold and frankincense?
“Wait, there’s myrrh!”
22. What happens if you eat Christmas decorations?
You get “tinsel”-itis!
23. Why don’t you ever see Santa in the hospital?
Because he has private “elf” insurance!
24. Why was the ornament on the Christmas tree so grumpy?
It didn’t like being hung up!
25. What is Santa’s favorite breakfast?
Frosted Flakes!
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26. What did Santa say when Mrs. Claus asked him to fix the broken toys?
“I’m snow good at this!”
27. Why was the elf so cold?
Because it was in the North Pole!
28. What does Santa eat for lunch?
Ho-ho-hamburgers!
29. What kind of cars do elves drive?
Toy-otas!
30. Why don’t snowmen wear hats at night?
Because they’re already cool!
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31. What did Santa say to the skeleton who asked for a gift?
“Sorry, you don’t have the guts to open it!”
32. What did Santa say to the dentist?
“Brace yourself!”
33. Why did the Christmas lights break up?
They couldn’t get over their differences—they kept “blowing a fuse!”
34. What’s Santa’s dog’s name?
Santa Paws!
35. Why does everyone love Frosty the Snowman?
Because he’s so cool!
36. Why don’t elves make good comedians?
Because they always get cold feet!
37. What do snowmen like to do at the weekend?
Chill out!
38. Why does Santa love gardening?
Because he likes to “hoe, hoe, hoe”!
39. What do reindeer say before they tell a joke?
This one will sleigh you!
40. How does Santa keep track of all the fireplaces he’s visited?
He uses a chimney-log!
How to Make the Most of These Christmas Jokes with Your Family
Add them to Christmas Cards: Include a joke or two on the inside of your holiday cards for a unique touch that will make recipients smile.
Share During Christmas Breakfast: Make breakfast fun by telling jokes as everyone enjoys a holiday meal. Kids will love starting the day with a laugh, and it can set the tone for a festive day.
Create a Christmas Joke Advent Calendar: Write a new joke for each day leading up to Christmas and place it in a homemade advent calendar. Each day, let your kids pull out a joke to read to the family.
Tell Jokes During a Holiday Road Trip: If you’re traveling to visit family or friends, tell some of these jokes in the car to keep the kids entertained and excited during the journey.
Make a Game Night Out of It: Turn joke-telling into a game by letting each family member take turns and rating each joke on how funny it is. Award a small prize for the funniest joke, or just enjoy the laughs!
The holiday season is a time for family, warmth, and joy—and a little laughter goes a long way in making these moments even more memorable. With these 40 Christmas jokes, you’ll be ready to keep the holiday cheer alive and create special moments with your kids that they’ll remember for years to come. Merry Christmas!
