Looking for the best Christmas jokes for kids to keep the holiday spirit jolly and bright? You’ve landed in the right spot! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just a kid at heart, these kid-friendly holiday jokes are perfect for sharing around the tree, at the dinner table, or even in a Christmas card.
This ultimate list is packed with silly, punny, and laugh-out-loud clean jokes that children (and adults) will love. From Santa and snowmen to reindeer and elves — we’ve got every festive character covered.
1. Santa Claus Jokes 🎅
- Why did Santa go to music school?
Because he wanted to improve his wrap skills! - What do you call Santa when he acts up?
Krisp Kringle. - Why did Santa get a parking ticket?
He left his sleigh in a snow parking zone! - What do you call Santa when he stops moving?
Santa Pause. - How does Santa keep his suits wrinkle-free?
He uses Claus-tarch! - What kind of motorbike does Santa ride?
A Holly Davidson! - What’s Santa’s favorite type of music?
Wrap music. - Why does Santa go down chimneys?
Because it soots him! - What does Santa eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes — they’re snow good! - What’s Santa’s dog called?
Santa Paws!
2. Reindeer Jokes 🦌
- What do reindeer say before they tell you a joke?
This one will sleigh you! - Why did Rudolph get a bad report card?
Because he went down in history but not math! - What do you call a reindeer who tells jokes?
A comedi-deer. - What game do reindeer play in the snow?
Freeze tag! - Why don’t reindeer use cell phones?
They’re afraid of getting elk-tex. - What do you call a reindeer with bad manners?
Rude-olph. - Why did the reindeer cross the road?
To prove he wasn’t chicken! - What do you get if you cross a reindeer with a detective?
Santa Clues! - What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees?
Horn-aments. - What do you call a sleepy reindeer?
A nap-icorn!
3. Snowman Jokes ☃️
- What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman. - Why did the snowman turn yellow?
Ask the dog! - What do snowmen eat for lunch?
Iceburgers. - How does a snowman get around?
By riding an icicle. - What do you call a snowman with a sunburn?
A puddle. - Why don’t snowmen ever argue?
They just let it go. - What do snowmen wear on their heads?
Ice caps! - What do you call a snowman party?
A snowball! - What do snowmen like to do on the weekend?
Chill out! - What did the snowman say to the customer?
Have an ice day!
4. Elf Jokes 🧝
- What’s an elf’s favorite kind of music?
Wrap! - Why don’t elves tell secrets?
Because they’re always under sleigh-veillance! - What do elves use to take notes?
Their elf-abet. - How do you get an elf to laugh?
Tickle its tinsel! - Why did the elf go to school?
To learn the elf-abet. - What’s an elf’s favorite type of cookie?
Shortbread! - How do elves clean Santa’s sleigh?
With Santa-tizer! - What do you call an elf that sings?
A wrapper! - What do elves do after school?
Gnome-work! - What’s an elf’s favorite TV show?
The Santa Clause.
5. Christmas Tree Jokes 🎄
- What do Christmas trees wear to stay warm?
Fir coats! - Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing?
They always drop their needles. - What do you call a Christmas tree that knows kung fu?
Spruce Lee. - How do Christmas trees get ready for a party?
They spruce up! - Why was the Christmas tree so bad at knitting?
It kept losing its needles. - What happened to the Christmas tree that got into trouble?
It got tinsel-ated. - Why was the pine tree so mean?
Because it was knotty! - What’s a Christmas tree’s favorite candy?
Orna-mints. - How do you fix a broken Christmas tree?
With tree-mendous care. - What’s a tree’s least favorite month?
Sep-TIMBER!
6. Christmas Knock-Knock Jokes 🚪
- Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Holly.
Holly who?
Holly-days are here again! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow laughing matter — it’s Christmas! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Santa.
Santa who?
Santa Claus-trophobic! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Jingle.
Jingle who?
Jingle all the way! - Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Mary.
Mary who?
Mary Christmas!
7. Funny Food-Themed Christmas Jokes 🍪
- What do you call a cat on the beach during Christmas time?
Sandy Claws. - What’s every elf’s favorite type of pasta?
Elfghetti! - Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
It felt crummy. - What do gingerbread men use to make their beds?
Cookie sheets! - Why was the turkey at the Christmas party so proud?
Because it was stuffed. - What did the cranberry say to the turkey?
“Quit gobbling me up!” - What do you call a rude Brussels sprout?
Im-polite choy. - What’s Santa’s favorite snack?
Ho-ho-hummus! - Why did the Christmas pudding go to school?
It wanted to be a smartie pie. - What do you call a snowman’s lunch?
Icebergers and fries!
Conclusion
And there you have it—over 100 hilarious Christmas jokes for kids that are perfect for bringing festive cheer to any holiday moment. From snowy puns to jolly one-liners, these jokes are clean, silly, and 100% approved by Santa himself.
So go ahead, spread some giggles this season—because nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a room full of laughing kids!
