Santa becomes a detective, elves are all ears, and a gingerbread man finds a use for his candy cane. These Christmas jokes fit a quick family laugh or a holiday card.
Start with Santa and his helpers, then move to presents and Christmas mix-ups. Each joke has a copy button for the setup and answer.
Two jokes to start with
Try one now, then choose another from the sections.
- 1.What does Santa use to clean his sleigh?
Santa-tizer. - 2.Why did the present get top marks?
It was gifted.
Santa and his helpers
- 1.What does Santa use to clean his sleigh?
Santa-tizer. - 2.What do you call Santa when he solves a mystery?
Santa Clues. - 3.Why are elves good listeners?
They are all ears.
Santa Clues sounds like a detective version of Santa Claus.
Presents and treats
- 4.Why did the present get top marks?
It was gifted. - 5.Why did the Christmas cookie pass every test?
It was one smart cookie. - 6.What does a gingerbread man use when his leg hurts?
A candy cane.
A candy cane becomes a walking cane in the gingerbread joke.
Christmas mix-ups
- 7.What did the wreath say after the race?
I came full circle. - 8.Why did the Christmas tree join the sewing class?
It already had needles. - 9.How does Mrs. Claus know when Santa is home?
She can hear his presents. - 10.What did Santa say when his sleigh broke down?
Oh, deer.
Presents sounds like presence, and deer sounds like dear.
More jokes to try next
Before you go
Choose a favorite, let someone guess, and keep the answer short.
Questions people ask
Which Christmas joke is shortest?
Santa Clues has a two-word answer. Oh, deer is another short one.
Can I use these in Christmas cards?
Yes. Choose a short joke and add your own greeting.
Are there jokes that do not mention Santa?
Yes. Try the cookie, candy cane, wreath or Christmas tree jokes.
