50+ Christmas Jokes for Kids That Will Make the Whole Family Giggle

If you’re trying to bring a little extra fun into the holiday season, Christmas jokes are an easy win. Kids love simple, silly humor, and a quick joke can turn a long car ride, bedtime routine, or family gathering into a moment full of laughter.

Here’s a big list of Christmas jokes that are clean, kid-friendly, and perfect for sharing around the tree.

These jokes are short, easy to remember, and simple enough for younger kids to understand, but still funny enough to make older kids and grown-ups smile too.

Short Christmas Jokes Kids Can Tell Anywhere

What does Santa use to keep his suit wrinkle-free?
Claus-tarch!
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman.
Why was the Christmas tree so good at knitting?
It had plenty of needles!
What do elves use to take selfies?
An “elfie” stick!
What do you call a cat on Christmas morning?
Santa Claws.

Jokes About Santa That Kids Love

Why did Santa go to music school?
To improve his “wrap” skills.
What does Santa do when the elves misbehave?
He gives them the “cold shoulder.”
Why does Santa work out at the North Pole gym?
To keep his jolly belly in shape for all the cookies!
Why did Santa’s helper see the doctor?
He had low “elf”-esteem.
What do you call Santa when he stops moving?
Santa Pause.

Snowman Jokes for Cold, Cozy Days

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted flakes!
Why don’t snowmen like carrots?
Because they always get stuck in their noses!
Where do snowmen keep their money?
In a snow bank.
How do snowmen travel?
By icicle!
What do you call a snowman with a cold?
A “sniffle-snow.”

Elf Jokes That Are Simple and Silly

Why did the elf go to school?
To learn his “elf-abet.”
What kind of music do elves love?
Wrap music.
Why don’t elves ever get stressed?
They’re good at “elf-care.”
What do you call an elf who runs away?
A rebel without a Claus.
Why did the elf sit on a clock?
He wanted to be on time.

Reindeer Jokes for Kids

Why was Rudolph always picked for games?
He was a real “glow-getter.”
What do reindeer say before they tell a joke?
“This one’s gonna sleigh you!”
What do you call a rude reindeer?
Rude-olph.
Why was the reindeer embarrassed?
He saw Santa’s stocking!
What game do reindeer play in the snow?
Freeze tag!

Christmas Knock-Knock Jokes (Kid Favorites)

Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Holly.
Holly who?
Holly-day fun is here!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use hiding, I know you’re home!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Elf.
Elf who?
Elf-ing you this Christmas joke!
Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Santa.
Santa who?
Santa Claus-ified your door with decorations!

Silly Holiday Food Jokes

Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
It felt crumby.
What did one Christmas tree say to the other at dinner?
“Lighten up!”
What do gingerbread men use to fix their homes?
Icing and gum drops.
What’s a Christmas turkey’s favorite dessert?
Peach gobbler.

How You Can Use Christmas Jokes to Make the Season Even More Fun

Here are a few simple ways to use these jokes around the holidays:

Slip a joke into lunchboxes during the last week of school.
Print a few jokes and let kids share them at family gatherings.
Tell one joke each night before reading a Christmas bedtime story.
Use jokes in homemade Christmas cards for grandparents or friends.
Make a “joke jar” and let kids pull one out each morning in December.

Kids love tiny traditions like this, and they don’t require planning, money, or stress. Just simple, happy moments.

Final Thoughts

If this is something you enjoy doing with your kids, keep adding new jokes throughout the season. A little laughter can make even the busiest December days feel lighter. And if you try any of the ideas above, you’ll probably start a fun family tradition you can repeat every year.