Besides the twinkling lights, the gifts, and the delicious food , the holiday season is also about the laughter and joy we share, especially with the little ones. That’s why I’ve put together a collection of Christmas jokes that are perfect for kids. These jokes are sure to tickle their funny bones and bring an extra dose of cheer to your holiday gatherings.
From Santa’s hilarious antics to the whimsical world of elves, we’ve got a variety of jokes that will have everyone giggling. And let’s not forget about the Christmas trees, reindeer, snowmen, and even the gift-giving funnies! Each joke is a little parcel of joy, ready to be unwrapped and shared.
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Christmas Jokes for Kids
Here are some funny Christmas jokes for kids:
- What do Santa’s elves drive? A sleigh full of laughs.
- What is a Christmas tree’s favorite candy? Orna-mints.
- What do you get when you cross an iPhone with a Christmas tree? A pine-apple.
- What did one snowman say to the other? Do you smell carrots?.
- How do reindeer know when it’s Christmas? They look at a calen-deer.
- What kind of car do elves drive in the off-season? A minivan.
- Knock, knock! Who’s there? Donut. Donut, who? Donut open the presents until Christmas.
- Which reindeer always gets sent to the principal’s office? Rude-olf.
- What do you get when you mix a Christmas tree with a bicycle? A bike-laden path of holiday spirit.
- What did Santa say at the start of the race? Ready, set, ho ho ho.
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Here are some funny Christmas jokes for kids that involve Santa:
- What did Santa say at the start of the race? Ready, set, ho ho ho!
- Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing? They always drop their needles!
- What kind of motorcycle does Santa ride? A “Holly” Davidson!
- What do you get when Santa becomes a detective? Santa CLUES!
- What do you call Santa when he stops moving? Santa Pause
Here are some Christmas jokes for kids that involve elves:
- What kind of music do elves like best? “Wrap” music.
- What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper.
- Why do elves make good listeners? Because they’re all ears.
- What do you call an elf who’s won the lottery? Welfy.
- What’s the first thing elves learn in school? The “elf”-abet.
- What do you call an elf’s butler? Elfred.
- What does a great Christmas joke do? Sleigh you!
- What did the one elf say to the other when he looked up at the sky? It looks like rain, dear.
- What sickness did the elf get from making Christmas decorations? Tinselitis.
- Why did Santa have to stop going down chimneys? He heard from the Elf and Safety Commission.
Here are some Christmas jokes for kids that involve Christmas trees:
- What did one Christmas tree say to another? Lighten up!
- What is a Christmas treeโs favorite candy? Orna-mints.
- What kind of music do elves like best? Wrap music.
- Why is it so cold at Christmas? Because itโs in Decembrrrrrr.
- What do Christmas trees get when they go numb? Pines and needles!
Here are some Christmas jokes for kids that involve reindeer:
- Why did Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer cross the road? Because he was tied to a chicken!
- Did Rudolph go to a regular school? No, he was “elf” taught.
- What reindeer has the cleanest antlers? Comet.
- Why is Prancer always wet? Because he’s a “rain”deer.
- What would a reindeer do if it lost its tail? Go to a re”tail” shop to get a new one.
Here are some Christmas jokes for kids that involve snowmen:
- What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes[.
- What do you call a snowman in the summer? A puddle.
- What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps.
- What do snowmen call their offspring? Chill-dren.
- What is a snowman’s favorite drink? Ice tea.
- What do snowmen put on their burgers? Chilly sauce.
- What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
- What do you get when you cross a Frosty with a polar bear? A brrr-grrrr.
- Why did the snowman call his dog Frost? Because Frost bites.
- What happened when the snowwoman had an argument with the snowman? She gave him the cold shoulder.
Here are some Christmas jokes for kids that involve gift-giving:
- What do you call a group of elves that won’t work? Lazy elves.
- What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? A cookie sheet.
- What do you call a reindeer who wears earmuffs? Anything you want! He can’t hear you.
- What do you get when you mix a Christmas tree with an iPad? A pineapple.
- What do you call a gift that’s too big to wrap? A jumbo gift.
- What do you call a group of friends who share their toys on Christmas? A toy exchange.
- Why did the Christmas tree get an award at school? Because it was outstanding in its decorations.
- What do you call a kid who won’t share their toys? A toy hog.
- What do you call a group of kids who won’t share their Christmas presents? A present exchange.
- What do you call a gift that’s been opened but isn’t yours? A present peek.
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Final thoughts
As I pull the curtain over this jolly collection of Christmas jokes for kids, I hope these little nuggets of humor have added some extra sparkle to your holiday spirit. It’s amazing how a simple joke can light up a child’s face, bring families together, and create those precious, laughter-filled moments that we cherish long after the holiday season has passed.
Whether you’re sharing these jokes in the classroom, at a family gathering, or just during a cozy evening at home, they’re a wonderful way to keep the joy and wonder of Christmas alive in the hearts of kids and adults alike.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!