100 best Christmas jokes for kids

Look, Christmas is magical — twinkling lights, carols, food comas, and family chaos galore.

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But let’s be honest: between the lines for Santa Claus photos, marathon present-wrapping, and attempting to get everyone in the car on time, this season is a workout for parents everywhere.

And what’s the one thing that keeps us sane? Laughter! Or, more specifically, laughing at ourselves.

So this year, let’s arm ourselves with the ultimate holiday survival kit: 50 of the best Christmas jokes for kids to keep spirits bright and giggles rolling.

From reindeer puns to Christmas tree jokes, we’ve got everything you need to handle Christmas like a pro. So grab a cup of eggnog, gather the family, and get ready to be the official holiday joke-teller of 2024.

Classic Christmas jokes to start the season right

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Ah, the classics. Like the Christmas pudding that reappears every year, these hilarious Christmas jokes are reliable, a little cheesy, and perfect for the whole family.

1. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes!

2. What do you call an old snowman?
Water!

3. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?
Frostbite!

4. What’s Santa’s favourite type of music?
Wrap music!

5. Who delivers presents to pets?
Santa paws!

6. Why can’t Christmas trees knit?
Because they drop all their needles!

7. How much did Santa Claus pay for his sleigh?
Nothing — it was on the house!

8. Why did Santa go to music school? He wanted to improve his “wrap” skills!

9. What do you call a snowman who throws a tantrum?
A meltdown!

10. Why does Santa always enter through the chimney?
Because it soots him!

11. What happens if you eat Christmas decorations?
You get tinsilitis

12. What do you get when Santa plays detective?
Santa clues!

13. Why does Santa always enter through the chimney?
Because it soots him!

14. What type of motorcycle does Santa ride?
A Holly Davidson!

15. What do you call Santa when he takes a break?
Santa Pause!

16. What did one snowflake say to the other?
“You’re one of a kind!”

17. What do you call Santa when he loses his pants?
Saint Knickerless!

18. How does a snowman get around?
By “icicle”!

19. What’s the difference between the Christmas alphabet and the regular alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has Noel.

20. What does Santa suffer from whenever he gets stuck in a Chimney?
Santa Claustrophobia.

21. What is every parent’s favourite Christmas carol? Silent night.

22. Who delivers Christmas presents to elephants?
Elephanta Claus.

23. How much did Santa pay for his sleigh?
Oh nothing, it was on the house!

24. What do the reindeer call Santa when he trips and falls?
Santa Klutz!

25. Who delivers presents to baby sharks?
Santa jaws!

26. What’s the best Christmas present in the world?
A broken drum, you just can’t beat it!

27. What did the gingerbread man put under his blankets?
A cookie sheet!

28. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
The abdominal snowman!

29. What do moneys sing at Christmas?
Jungle bells!

30. What do you sing at a snowman’s birthday party?
“Freeze a jolly good fellow!”

31. How did Santa Claus get a parking ticket on Christmas eve?
He left his sleigh in a snow parking zone!

32. Where does Santa stay when he goes on vacation?
A ho ho ho tel!

33. Why don’t you ever see Santa in the hospital?
Because he has private elf-care.

34. Why do mummies like Christmas so much?
Because of all the wrapping!

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Elf and reindeer jokes that’ll sleigh the house down

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The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without Santa’s trusty team. From overworked elves to prancing reindeer on Christmas eve, these jokes celebrate Christmas’s unsung heroes.

35. What do reindeer use to decorate their homes?
Horn-aments!

36. Why did Rudolph get a bad report card?
Because he went down in history!

37. What’s a reindeer’s favourite game?
Stable tennis!

38. Why is one of Santa’s reindeer in trouble?
Because he was rude-olph!

39. What kind of photos do elves take?
Elf-ies!

40. Why did the elf bring a ladder to the bar?
Because the drinks were on the house!

41. Who is a reindeer’s favourite celebrity?
Beyon-sleigh!

42. What do reindeer parents say to their kids?
I love you deer-ly!

43. What games do reindeer play at sleepovers?
Truth-or-deer!

44. What would a reindeer do if it lost its tail?
Go to the re-tail shop and buy a new one!

45. How do you get into a reindeer’s house?
You ring the deer-bell!

46. What does an elf study in school?
The Elf-abet!

47. Why was the elf so good at singing?
He had perfect pitch!

48. What game do elves play in the workshop?
Secret Santa Monopoly!

49. What do elves learn in school?
The elf-abet!

50. What do elves use to clean their hands?
Santatiser!

51. What do you call a greedy elf?
Elfish!

52. What do you call an elf wearing ear muffs?
Anything you like, he can’t hear you!”

53. Who is Santa’s favourite singer?
Elf-is Presley!

54. What music do Santa’s elves like the best?
Wrap music!

55. What’s an elf’s favourite sport?
North pole-vaulting!

56. What car do elves drive?
Toy-otas!

57. Where do elves vote?
The north poll!

58. What currency do elves use?
Jingle bills!

59. Where do elves go dancing?
Christmas balls!

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Knock-knock Christmas jokes for kids

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There’s nothing quite like a knock-knock joke to get kids giggling. These festive favourites are easy to remember and perfect for sharing.

60. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Alaska.
Alaska who?
Alaska again, what do you want for Christmas?

61. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Luke.
Luke who?
Luke at all those presents!

62. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Harry.
Harry who?
Harry up and open your gift!

63. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Howard.
Howard who?
Howard you like to sing Christmas Carols with me?

64. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Mary.
Mary who?
Mary Christmas!

65. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Chris.
Chris who?
Christmas is here!

66. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Avery.
Avery who?
Avery merry Christmas to you!

67. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Justin.
Justin who?
Justin time for Christmas cookies!

68. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Ho Ho.
Ho Ho who?
Your Santa impression needs a little work!

69. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Pudding.
Pudding who?
Pudding up the Christmas lights!

70. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Anna.
Hannah who?
Anna partridge in a pear tree!

71. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Gladys.
Gladys who?
Gladys Christmas, aren’t you?

72. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow time to waste!

73. Knock, knock! Who’s there?
Yule.
Yule who?
Yule never guess!

74. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Frost.
Frost who?
Frost things first, where’s my gift?

75. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Yah.
Yah who?
Wow, you’re really excited about Christmas!

76. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Santa.
Santa who?
Santa Christmas card to you. Did you get it?

77. Knock, knock
Who’s there?
Honda.
Honda who?
Honda first day of Christmas my true love sent to me…

78. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Pikachu.
Pikachu who?
Pikachu Christmas presents and you’ll be in trouble.

79. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Kanye.
Kanye who?
Kanye help me untangle my Christmas lights?

80. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Irish.
Irish who?
Irish you a Merry Christmas!

81. Knock, knock!
Who’s there?
Bell.
Bell who?
Bell me out, I forgot the eggnog!

Christmas tree jokes to decorate the laughs

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Nothing says Christmas like a well-lit tree, and decorating is even more fun than a few tree-themed jokes.

82. What’s a Christmas tree’s favourite shape?
A tree-angle!

83. What did one Christmas tree say to the other?
Lighten up!

84. Why did the Christmas tree go to the dentist?
It needed a root canal!

85. What do you call a Christmas tree that tells jokes?
A “punny” pine!

86. What did the Christmas tree say to the ornament?
You’re so bright, you make me shine!

87. What do Christmas trees do when they get cold?
They “pillow” their branches!

88. Why do Christmas trees make terrible criminals?
They always “leaf” clues behind!

89. What did the Christmas tree ask the ornament?
Are you feeling a bit “balled up” today?

90. Why do Christmas trees always look so good?
They “spruce” themselves up!

91. What’s a Christmas Tree’s favourite candy? Ornamints!

92. What do you get when you mix a Christmas tree and an iPad?
A pine-apple!

93. Why wouldn’t the Christmas tree stand up?
It had no legs.

94. Why did the Christmas tree go to art school?
It wanted to learn how to branch out!

95. Why can’t Christmas trees sew?
Because they always drop their needles!

96. What do scientists decorate at Christmas?
A chemis-tree!

97. What do Christmas trees get when they go numb?
Pines and needles!

98. What happens to Christmas trees on Valentine’s Day?
They get all sappy! 

99. Why was the Christmas tree hosting the awards show?
He really knew how to present!

100. What did one Christmas tree say to the grumpy Christmas tree?
Lighten up!

Getting kids involved in Christmas joke-telling

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Christmas jokes are even funnier when kids take the spotlight! Here’s how you can make joke-telling a fun and interactive part of your family’s festivities:

• Joke jar pass-around: Write each joke on a slip of paper and pop them into a decorated jar. Pass it around the dinner table, and let each family member take turns drawing a joke to read aloud.
• Kiddo comedy hour: Let the kids pick a few jokes to memorise and rehearse, then give them their own “stand-up” time to perform for the family. Not only will they get a confidence boost, but you’re bound to get some side-splitting laughs.
• Christmas countdown of jokes: Turn joke-telling into a daily countdown—like a giggle-filled advent calendar! Each day leading up to Christmas, let the kids pick a joke.

Christmas joke challenges to keep the laughter going

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For a bit of friendly competition, turn joke-telling into a fun holiday challenge for the whole family!

Funniest delivery: See who can deliver the funniest joke! Give a prize to the person who gets the biggest laughs or the best crowd reaction.

Giggle-free challenge: Try to tell jokes without breaking into laughter. Whoever can keep a straight face the longest wins!

Quick-fire jokes: Give each person five seconds to deliver their joke, rapid-fire style. This challenge is especially hilarious as family members scramble to remember punchlines.

Wrapping it up

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Here’s your early Christmas present: 50 of the best funny Christmas jokes to keep everyone in stitches.

Whether you’re telling jokes around the tree, sharing a laugh with the grown-ups, or cracking open homemade joke-filled fortune cookies, laughter really is the best gift of all.

Merry Christmas and happy joke-telling from our family to yours!