63 Jolly Christmas Jokes for Kids to Make Them Chuckle

The fire is lit, the snow is falling, and everyone's hot cocoa is filled to the brim. Let's get the festivities going even more with some Christmas jokes for kids, adults, and all ages in between! These holiday funnies include the man of the season—Santa Claus—as well as food, celebrations, and festive decor. It's time to see who laughs enough that hot chocolate comes out of their noses!

Classically Festive Jokes for Kids

Get started with some timelessly hilarious jokes for the season.

1. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman!
2. Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor? He was feeling crummy!
3. What's a snowman's favorite snack? Ice Krispie treats.
4. How do Christmas trees get ready for a party? They spruce up!
5. What's the best Christmas gift for someone who has everything? A burglar alarm.
6. What do you call a snowman in July? A puddle.
7. What does a cat on the beach have in common with Christmas? Sandy claws!
8. What falls at the North Pole but never gets hurt? Snow.
9. What does the gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet.
10. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire? Frostbite.
11. What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the regular alphabet? Noel.
12. Why are Christmas trees so bad at knitting? They always drop their needles.
13. What do you call a broke Santa? Saint Nickel-less.
14. What's a rebel elf's favorite music? Wrap music.
15. Why did the elf get sent to the principal's office? He was taking too many "elf-ies."
16. What is a Christmas tree's favorite candy? Orna-mints!
17. What nationality is Santa Claus? North Polish!
18. What do angry mice send each other at Christmas? Cross-mouse cards!
19. What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? Rude-olph!
20. What carol is heard in the desert? "O Camel Ye Faithful!"
21. What do grapes sing at Christmas? "'Tis the season to be jelly!"
22. Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor? He was feeling crumbly!
23. What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinselitis!
24. What do snowmen like on their burgers? Chilly sauce!
25. Why did the turkey join the Christmas band? Because it had the drumsticks!

Santa Claus Jokes for Kids

Have people laughing with these jokes specifically about Santa, the man whose belly jiggles like a bowl full of jelly!

26. What do you call Santa when he stops moving? Santa Pause!
27. How does Santa keep track of all the fireplaces? He keeps a log book!
28. Why did Santa go to music school? To improve his wrapping skills!
29. How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing—it was on the house!
30. Why does Santa go down chimneys? Because it soots him!
31. What do you call Santa at the South Pole? A lost clause!
32. What do you call Santa when he takes a break? Santa Paws.
33. Why is Santa so good at karate? Because he has a black belt!
34. What was Santa's favorite subject in school? Chemis-tree.
35. What is Santa’s favorite kind of candy? Jolly Ranchers.
36. Why did Santa get a parking ticket on Christmas Eve? He left his sleigh in a snow-parking zone.

Red-Nosed Reindeer Jokes

Rudolph also features in our collection of festive jokes.

37. What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees? Horn-aments!
38. Why did Rudolph get a bad report card? Because he went down in history!
39. What do you call a reindeer with no eyes? No-eye-deer!
40. What do you call a reindeer with no eyes and no legs? Still no-eye-deer!
41. What's a reindeer's favorite game? Stable tennis!
42. What do reindeer say before telling a joke? "This one's gonna sleigh you!"
43. What do you call a reindeer with bad manners? Rude-olph.
44. How does Santa keep his garden so clean? He hoe-hoe-hoes.
45. Which of Santa's reindeer is the fastest? Dasher.

Elves and Snowmen and Trees, Oh My!

Check out these holiday characters and their funny antics.

46. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes!
47. How do snowmen get around? They ride an icicle!
48. What's a snowman's favorite Mexican food? Brrrr-itos!
49. Where do snowmen keep their money? In a snow bank!
50. What did one snowman say to the other? "Do you smell carrots?"
51. What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet!
52. What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper!
53. Why are elves such great listeners? Because they're all ears!
54. What do you call a greedy elf? Elfish!
55. What did the Christmas tree say to the ornament? "Aren't you tired of hanging around?"
56. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed to be trimmed
57. What do you get if you cross a Christmas tree with an apple? A pine-apple!
58. What did the ornament say to the other ornament? "I like hanging with you."

Christmas Knock-Knock Jokes

Finally, these classic jokes are great for all ages.

59. Knock, knock!
    Who's there?
    Snow.
    Snow who?
    Snow use—I forgot my key!
60. Knock, knock!
    Who's there?
    Anna.
    Anna who?
    Anna partridge in a pear tree!
61. Knock, knock!
    Who's there?
    Holly.
    Holly who?
    Holly-days are here again!
62. Knock, knock!
    Who's there?
    Dexter.
    Dexter who?
    Dexter halls with boughs of holly!
63. Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Olive.
    Olive who?
    Olive the other reindeer!

Festive Fun for the Whole Family

Among family and friends, laughter and joy are some of the best gifts you can give this holiday season. Enjoy these festive funnies, and we hope that your days are merry, bright, and full of good cheer!

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