161 Holly Jolly Christmas Jokes to Keep You In the Festive Spirit in 2025
These Christmas jokes are everything you need to spread some Christmas cheer. After all, what is the Christmas season without a little joy? Actually, anxiety and depression typically increase over December due to the darker weather and general end-of-year stress and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). For many, this makes getting in the festive spirit a little tough, but this is where Christmas jokes come in.
You can’t make it brighter outside or alleviate other stressors, but you can tell some corny, clever and just plain goofy holiday jokes. These jokes liven up your standard Christmas activities and spread Christmas joy.
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- Funny Christmas Jokes For Kids
- Corny Christmas Dad Jokes
- Christmas Knock Knock Jokes
- Christmas Jokes That Are Actually Funny
Funny Christmas Jokes For Kids
These jokes for kids are all age-appropriate for primary-aged children. Feel free to share with even younger children, but be aware that they may not understand some of the humor. Also, feel free to use special “Santa” voices and use your tickle fingers to get the laughs rolling.
1. Why was the Christmas tree so bad at knitting? It kept dropping its needles!
2. What do elves use to take notes in school? Their elf-abet.
3. Why was Santa’s helper looking sad? He had low elf-esteem.
4. What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes.
5. Why did Santa go to music school? So he could improve his wrapping skills.
6. How does a snowman get around? By riding an “icicle.”
7. Why did the Christmas tree's girlfriend break up with him? Because he kept getting too sappy.
8. What do you call a cat on the beach during Christmas? Sandy Claws.
9. What do you call a Yeti with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman.
10. Why did the gingerbread man get kicked out of the party? Because he was acting like a smart cookie.
11. Why is it always cold during Christmas? Because it’s Decembrrr.
12. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog? Frostbite.
13. What did one Christmas light say to the other? “You light up my life.”
14. What is Santa’s favorite subject in school? Chemistry—he loves experimenting with Ho-Ho-Ho-xygen!
15. What do you call Santa when he takes a break? Santa Pause.
16. Why can’t snowmen play soccer? They always melt in the heat of the match.
17. What do you call an elf that spits sick bars? A wrapper.
18. Why did Rudolph flunk school? Because he went down in history!
19. What’s a snowman’s favorite drink? Ice tea.
20. Why did the Christmas cookie go to the hospital? It was feeling crummy.
21. What do reindeer say when the stand-up comedian is great? "That sleighs!"
22. Why don’t penguins like talking to strangers at Christmas? Because they find it hard to break the ice.
23. What’s a snowman’s favorite game? Freeze tag.
24. Why don’t penguins ever get into arguments at Christmas? They just let things slide.
25. Why did the snowman go to the garden? To pick his nose
26. Why did Santa put a clock in his sleigh? He wanted to see time fly.
27. What do you call a reindeer who tells jokes? Comet-dian.
28. What’s Santa’s tax status? Elf-employed.
29. What do elves use to make sandwiches? Shortbread.
30. Why don’t snowmen like the sun? It gives them a meltdown.
31. What did Santa say when he stubbed his toe? “Oh, toe-ho-ho!”
32. How do snowmen call their kids inside? "Come on, chill-dren!"
33. What nationality is Santa? North Polish
34. Why did Santa take up gardening? Because he wanted to “sow” a little holiday cheer.
35. Where does Santa stay during vacations? At the ho-ho-hotel.
36. What do you call Santa when he gets sunburn? Krisp Kringle.
37. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa? Claus-trophobic.
38. What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps.
39. What’s a Christmas tree’s favorite candy? Orna-mints.
40. Why did the Christmas lights read the news? They wanted to get a little more “current.”
41. How do Christmas angels greet each other? “Halo!”
Corny Christmas Dad Jokes
From Halloween jokes to Labor Day puns, what would any holiday be without dad jokes? You don’t have to be a dad to adore these goofy, ridiculous jokes. They all play on the corny humor style, where something is so dumb that it’s actually funny.
42. Why does Santa go down chimneys? Because it soots him.
43. How much does Santa pay for parking? Nothing, it's on the house.
44. Why did Mrs. Claus go to the bakery? She wanted to get a little extra “dough” for Christmas.
45. What’s Santa’s favorite workout? Sleigh bells.
46. Why do Christmas trees love tradition? Because they always stick to their roots.
47. What do you call Santa when he loses his pants? Saint Knicker-less.
48. Why is Christmas just like your job? You do all the work, and the fat guy in the suit gets all the credit.
49. What’s Santa’s favorite type of music? Wrap.
50. Why do reindeer like Beyoncé? Because she sleighs.
51. What do you call an elf that runs away? A rebel without a Claus.
52. Why did the Christmas cookie cry? Because his mom was a wafer so long.
53. Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho-ho-ho.
54. Why don’t you ever see Santa in the hospital? Because he has private elf care.
55. What do you call an old snowman? Water.
56. What do you call a broke Santa? Saint Nickel-less.
57. Why don’t reindeer ever get lost? They follow their “nose.”
58. Why did Santa bring a ladder to the Christmas party? Because he wanted to reach new heights of holiday cheer.
59. If you have a snowball in your left hand and one in your right hand… what do you have? Frosty’s full attention.
60. How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing — it was on the house.
61. Why don’t you eat Christmas decorations? You’ll get tinsel-itis.
62. What’s Santa’s favorite snack? Ho-Ho’s.
63. Why do mummies like Christmas? All the wrapping.
64. What’s the difference between snowmen and snowwomen? Snowballs.
65. Why was E the only letter of the alphabet to get presents from Santa? Because all of the other letters were not E.
66. What’s Frosty’s favorite cereal? Ice Krispies.
67. Where does Santa keep his red suit? In the Claus-it.
68. Christmas eve on Tatooine and Luke, Han and Leia are trying to guess what their gifts are that Santa has put wrapped under the Christmas tree. Darth Vader bursts in and says - "You're getting a new blaster Han, that's a skimpy slave girl outfit Leia, and Luke's getting an Owners workshop manual for a Land speeder."
"How do you know that?" asks Luke.
"I felt your presents."
69. What’s Santa’s favorite state? Idaho-ho-ho.
70. Why do Christmas trees like hanging around Santa? Because they love being in the presents of greatness.
71. Why doesn't Santa ever buy anything? He only travels with a few bucks.
72. Did you know one of the three wise men came from Atlantis? Yep, he was a myrrh man.
73. Why was Santa so good at karate? Because he had a black belt.
74. What do you call Santa in the Bahamas? Sandy Claus.
75. Why did Santa go to art school? He wanted to improve his elf-portrait.
76. Why did Santa get kicked out of the game? He kept sleighing the competition.
77. What’s Santa’s favorite sea creature? Jollyfish.
78. What's a perfect stocking stuffer? A foot
79. What do you call Santa’s dog? Santa Paws.
80. Why did Santa see a therapist? Because he didn’t believe in himself.
81. When the gingerbread man sprained his leg, what did the doctor tell him to do? "Try icing it."
Christmas Knock Knock Jokes
The origins of the knock knock joke are very much debated. Some say it came from Shakespeare’s works, and some claim it predates him. Regardless of when they were invented, these jokes became very popular in the early 20th century. Now, they’re a source of laughs, giggles and groans throughout every season. Use these Christmas knock-knock jokes to get the joy flowing.
82. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Holly. Holly who? Holly-days are here again!
83. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snow. Snow who? Snow business like show business!
84. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mary. Mary who? Mary Christmas!
85. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Anna. Anna who? Anna happy new year!
86. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Doughnut. Doughnut who? Doughnut open until Christmas morning!
87. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ho-ho. Ho-ho who? Your Santa impression needs a little work!
88. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Yule. Yule who? Yule never guess what’s under the tree!
89. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Elf. Elf who? Elf you don’t open this door, I’ll freeze!
90. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snowflake. Snowflake who? Snowflake it till you make it!
91. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Rudolph. Rudolph who? Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer!
92. Knock knock. Who’s there? Megan, Elise, and chicken. Megan, Elise, and chicken who? Megan Elise and chicken it twice!
93. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tree. Tree who? Tree-mendous Christmas wishes!
94. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah good Christmas joke?
95. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Howard. Howard who? Howard you like to sing Christmas carols with me?
96. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Honda. Honda who? Honda first day of Christmas my true love sent to me…
97. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Oakham. Oakham who? Oakham all ye faithful … (O come all ye faithful)
98. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Ima. Ima who? Ima dreaming of a white Christmas…
99. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Pine. Pine who? Pine-ing for Christmas already?
100. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Sleigh. Sleigh who? Christmas it over already? Sleigh it isn’t so!
101. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Blitzen. Blitzen who? Blitzen to some carols!
102. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Kris. Kris who? Kris-mas time is here!
103. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Canoe. Canoe who? Canoe help me bake some Christmas cookies?
104. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Elf. Elf who? Elf me wrap this present for Santa!
105. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Stocking. Stocking who? Stocking up with Christmas presents!
106. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Yule. Yule who? Yule be sorry if you don’t Holly up and Elf me wrap this present for Santa!
107. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Coal. Coal who? Coal me when Santa’s on his way.
108. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Santa. Santa who? Santa Christmas card to you. Did you get it?
109. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Hosanna. Hosanna who? Hosanna claus gonna get in? We have no chimney!
110. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snow. Snow who? It's the night before Christmas, snow time to be playing games!
111. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Gladys. Gladys who? Gladys Christmas! Aren’t you?
112. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Justin. Justin who? Justin time for Christmas dinner!
113. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Beef. Beef who? Beef-ore I get cold, let me in for Christmas!
114. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Centipede. Centipede who? Oh no! Centipede under the Christmas tree! Gross!
115. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Icy. Icy who? Icy you’ve been sampling the Christmas cookies!
116. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Arthur. Arthur who? Arthur any Christmas cookies left?
117. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Candy cane. Candy cane who? Candy cane you believe it’s Christmas already?
118. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Tank. Tank who? Tank you very much for the lovely present!
119. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Deer. Deer who? Deer aren’t many days left until Christmas!
120. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Mel. Mel who? Mel-ancholy won’t even begin to describe me if Santa leaves coal in my stocking!
121. Knock, knock. Who’s there? Lettuce. Lettuce who? Lettuce in for hot cocoa and Christmas cookies!
Christmas Jokes That Are Actually Funny (Including a Few 18+)
All of these jokes are a little cheesy, but these jokes for adults are a little more elevated. Tell them with a dry wit, and try to memorize your chosen joke beforehand; it really sells it. Pick out your top 4 or 5 to keep on hand for your joke of the day for work or holiday office parties. Warning: Some of these jokes have adult themes, so stop right there if you're under 18!
122. Why did Santa quit his job? He was sleighed by the workload.
123. What do you call Santa when he works as a detective? Santa Clues.
124. Why don’t snowmen get into arguments? They just let things slide.
125. Why did Rudolph get a bad report card? He went down in history but not in math!
126. What’s the difference between the alphabet and Christmas? Christmas has Noel.
127. Why did Santa top up the meter for his sleigh? So he wouldn’t get mistle-towed.
128. What is green, covered with tinsel, and goes “ribbet ribbet”? A mistle-“toad.”
129. Did you hear about the cat that swallowed Mrs. Claus’ yarn? She had mittens!
130. What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet.
131. How does a snowman say no? Snow thank you.
132. Why didn’t the teddy bear finish his holiday dinner? He was stuffed.
133. What does a disagreeing Santa Claus say? No-No-No.
134. What do reindeers say before they tell you a joke? “This one’s gonna sleigh you!”
135. What’s the absolute best Christmas present? A broken drum — you can’t beat it!
136. What happens if you eat Christmas decorations? You get tinsel-itis.
137. Where does Santa shop for presents for naughty kids? Kohl’s.
138. Where does Santa keep his red suit? In the Claus-it.
139. Why doesn’t Santa have kids? Because he only comes once a year—and it’s usually down a chimney.
140. What do the female reindeer do while their men are helping Santa? They head to the Elks Club to blow a few bucks.
141. Why does Santa walk funny? He has a big sack.
142. What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic.
143. What do you call a reindeer that tells jokes? Comet-dian.
144. What carol do they sing in a mental hospital? “Do you hear what I hear?”
145. Why is Santa only jolly around the holidays? Because the rest of the year, he has to keep his “ho’s” in check.
146. What’s Santa’s favorite pizza? Deep pan, crisp, and even.
147. Don’t walk on the ice during Christmas. You’ll yule slip.
148. Why are Xmas trees bad at sewing? They keep dropping their needles.
149. What do you call Santa when he works as a detective? Santa Clues.
150. Why is Santa so jolly? He knows where all the naughty girls live.
151. Why does the Christmas tree hate summer? Because it’s pining away for winter.
152. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed a trim!
153. What do you call a reindeer with no eyes? No eye deer.
154. What falls but never gets hurt? Snow.
155. How do snowmen shop online? They use the winter-net.
156. What's green, prickly, and flies through the air? A holly-copter.
157. What do vampires sing on New Year’s Eve? Auld Fang Syne.
158. What do you call a Christmas rom-com about bread? Loaf Actually.
159. What do you call a reindeer ghost? Cari-boo!
160. What does Mrs. Claus say to Santa when there are clouds in the sky? It looks like rain, dear.
161. Why did Santa get lost on Christmas Eve? He got mis-sled.
At the heart of the holidays, what really matters is the laughter we share. These little bits of humor help us reconnect when the season feels overwhelming or even a little dull. Sometimes it’s as simple as a corny punchline that gets everyone giggling (or groaning) together. So, keep this collection handy, spread the festive cheer and don’t be afraid to get a little silly.
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