100 Christmas jokes for kids to make little ones laugh this holiday
From cringe to classic, these Christmas jokes will sleigh little ones with giggles
Sure, some of these jokes are proper cheesy, a few might make you roll your eyes, and yes – your older kids might call them cringe. But if you're in the business of making a toddler giggle or your 6-year-old belly laugh like Santa on Christmas Eve, you've come to the right place.
From silly Santas to joke-cracking snowmen, these 100 Christmas jokes for kids are perfect for school runs, cracker-filling, or keeping spirits high while waiting for the turkey.
Santa jokes for kids
These jolly Santa jokes will sleigh you with laughter!
1. What do you call Santa when he takes a break?
A: Santa Pause
2. Why did Santa go to music school?
A: So he could improve his “wrap” skills!
3. What does Santa use to keep his beard neat?
A: A beard conditioner – Claus Control!
4. What do you call Santa when he acts up?
A: Krisp Kringle
5. Why did Santa bring a pencil to the party?
A: Because he wanted to draw attention!
6. What goes “Oh, Oh, Oh”?
A: Santa walking backwards!
7. What does Santa eat for breakfast?
A: Frosted flakes and Ho-Ho-Honey!
8. Why did Santa get stuck in the chimney?
A: Because he was on the naughty list diet – too many mince pies!
9. How does Santa keep his suit wrinkle-free?
A: He uses Claus-starch!
10. What’s Santa’s favourite type of music?
A: Wrap music!
Reindeer jokes for kids
Rudolph and his pals are ready to hoof it with these silly jokes.
11. What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees?
A: Horn-aments!
12. Why don’t reindeer like picnics?
A: Too many ant-lers!
13. What do you call a reindeer who tells jokes?
A: Comedi-deer!
14. How does Rudolph know when Christmas is coming?
A: He nose it!
15. What game do reindeer play at sleepovers?
A: Truth or deer!
16. What did the reindeer say before telling a joke?
A: This one’s going to sleigh!
17. What do reindeer eat on Christmas Eve?
A: Iceburgers!
18. Where do reindeer stop for coffee?
A: Star-bucks!
19. What do you call a reindeer with bad manners?
A: Rude-olph!
20. Why did the reindeer wear sunglasses?
A: Because he was too cool for Yule!
Silly Christmas present jokes
Unwrap a giggle with these gift-themed gags.
21. What do you get if you cross a duck with a Christmas present?
A: A Christmas quacker!
22. What’s the best Christmas gift for someone who has everything?
A: A gift receipt!
23. What kind of photos do elves take?
A: Elfies!
24. Why was the Christmas present so good at singing?
A: Because it had great wrapping!
25. What do you call a cat in a Christmas present?
A: Santa Claws!
26. What did the robot get for Christmas?
A: Batteries – not included!
27. What do you call a snowman’s Christmas gift?
A: Chill-wrapped!
28. What happened to the rude gift?
A: It got unwrapped early!
29. Why did the present go to school?
A: To get a little “gift-ed”!
30. What do pirates give for Christmas?
A: Gift cards! Arrrr!
Snowman jokes to melt your heart
Cold jokes, warm giggles!
31. What do snowmen eat for lunch?
A: Icebergers!
32. Why don’t snowmen like cake?
A: Because they might get a meltdown!
33. What do you call a snowman in the summer?
A: A puddle!
34. How do snowmen get around?
A: By riding an “icicle”!
35. What do snowmen wear on their heads?
A: Ice caps!
36. What’s a snowman’s favourite snack?
A: Snowflakes!
37. What do you call a grumpy snowman?
A: A snow grouch!
38. What do snowmen do at the weekend?
A: Chill out!
39. Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?
A: He was picking his nose!
40. How do snowmen greet each other?
A: Ice to meet you!
Elf jokes to jingle your bells
These cheeky little helpers are full of giggles!
41. What kind of music do elves like best?
A: Elf-is Presley!
42. What’s an elf’s favourite school subject?
A: Wrapping!
43. Why don’t elves ever get angry?
A: They’re too small to hold a grudge!
44. How do elves get to the top of Santa’s nice list?
A: By being elfishly good!
45. What’s an elf’s favourite type of cookie?
A: Shortbread – just like them!
46. What kind of shoes do elves wear?
A: Pointy ones with lots of sole!
47. Why did the elf bring string to the party?
A: To tie one on!
48. What do you call an elf who sings too loud?
A: A wrapper!
49. Why did the elf sit on the clock?
A: He wanted to be on time!
50. What’s an elf’s favourite sport?
A: Mini golf!
Christmas dinner jokes for little foodies
Sprout some laughs with these tasty giggles!
51. What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations?
A: Tinsel-itis!
52. Why was the turkey at the Christmas party so proud?
A: Because he was stuffed!
53. What do you call a rude Brussels sprout?
A: A little green meanie!
54. What’s a Christmas tree’s favourite snack?
A: Pine-apple!
55. Why did the Christmas pudding go to school?
A: To get a little smartered!
56. What’s the best thing to put in Christmas cookies?
A: Your teeth!
57. What game does gravy love?
A: Splash and dash!
58. Why didn’t the cranberry sauce get invited?
A: Because it was too saucy!
59. What do Christmas crackers and eggs have in common?
A: You crack them both!
60. What’s Santa’s favourite vegetable?
A: Carrot – for the reindeer!
Animal-themed Christmas jokes
Deck the paws with furry laughter!
61. What do you call a sheep who decorates Christmas trees?
A: Baaah-bie the decorator!
62. What do penguins wear to the Christmas party?
A: Ice caps and tuxedos!
63. Why didn’t the cat open its present?
A: It was feline lazy!
64. What do owls say at Christmas?
A: Ho-Hoo-Ho!
65. What’s a dog’s favourite Christmas carol?
A: Bark the Herald Angels Sing
66. Why do parrots love Christmas?
A: Because of the polly-ticians on TV!
67. What’s a frog’s favourite Christmas film?
A: The Grinch who Croaked Christmas
68. How does a horse wish you happy holidays?
A: Merry Chri-neigh-mas!
69. What do fish do for Christmas?
A: Celebrate Fin-mas!
70. Why did the pig decorate the tree?
A: Because he wanted to hog all the fun!
Christmas tree & decoration jokes
Tree-mendously funny gags ahead!
71. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?
A: It needed a trim!
72. What do you get if you cross a Christmas tree with an iPad?
A: A pineapple!
73. How do Christmas trees get ready for a night out?
A: They spruce themselves up!
74. Why was the Christmas tree so bad at knitting?
A: It kept dropping its needles!
75. What do ornaments say when they fall off the tree?
A: Oh bauble!
76. Why did the star sit on top of the tree?
A: It wanted to be a little brighter!
77. What kind of bugs love Christmas trees?
A: Mistle-toe mites!
78. What’s a Christmas tree’s least favourite thing?
A: Chainsaws!
79. Why don’t Christmas trees sew?
A: They can’t handle needles!
80. What do you call a Christmas tree that sings?
A: Spruce Springsteen!
Wintery weather jokes
Snowy silliness for frosty fun!
81. What falls at Christmas but never gets hurt?
A: Snow!
82. What’s white, cold and goes up?
A: A confused snowflake!
83. How do you know it’s too cold outside?
A: Your words freeze before they reach your ears!
84. What do you call a snowstorm on Christmas Eve?
A: A flurry-tale ending!
85. Why did Jack Frost go to art school?
A: To learn how to draw frost!
86. What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?
A: A snowball!
87. Why was the snowflake so shy?
A: Because it was one of a kind!
88. What did the icy road say to the car?
A: Slip me a tyre!
89. What’s the best way to catch a snowflake?
A: With mitten hands!
90. How do snowflakes say goodbye?
A: Ice to know you!
Random Christmas jokes to finish with a giggle
The extra silly ones that didn’t fit anywhere else!
91. What kind of motorbike does Santa ride?
A: A Holly Davidson!
92. What does Christmas say to Halloween?
A: Move over, I’ve got this covered in tinsel!
93. What does everyone sing at a snowman’s birthday?
A: Freeze a jolly good fellow!
94. Why did the Christmas card go to therapy?
A: It had envelope issues!
95. What’s the elves’ favourite classroom rule?
A: Be your sELF!
96. Why don’t you ever see Santa in hospital?
A: He has private elf care!
97. What do Christmas trees wear to keep warm?
A: Fir coats!
98. What do you get when Santa becomes a detective?
A: Santa Clues!
99. Why did the advent calendar go to jail?
A: It took a few days off!
100. What’s red, white and sneezes?
A: Santa Claus with a cold!
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