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When it comes to jokes for kids, the holidays — and family gatherings — are the perfect times and settings to bust out some silly, festive jokes. Try a few of these out on your kids or let them read this article themselves, and then do some living-room stand-up. Yule be laughing (or groaning) right along with them.
- What’s a snowman’s favorite game to play outside?
Freeze tag! - What’s a dreidel’s favorite dance move?
The twist! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes! - What did one Christmas tree say to another?
Lighten up! - Why did Rudolph get good grades?
He was bright! - Why did the reindeer cross the road?
To prove it wasn’t a chicken! - What do you call an old snowman?
Water! - What is every parent’s favorite Christmas song?
“Silent Night!” - Which of Santa’s reindeer has the best moves?
Dancer! - What do Christmas trees wear at the pool?
Trunks! - What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
An abdominal snowman! - What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite! - Why did Santa go to music school?
Because he wanted to improve his wrapping skills! - Why did the gingerbread man go to school?
Because he wanted to be a smart cookie! - Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?
He was picking his nose! - Why did the Christmas cookie go to the doctor?
Because it was feeling crumbly! - How does Santa keep his suit wrinkle-free?
He hangs it up in the Claus-et! - What is an elf’s favorite food?
Elf-abet soup! - What happened when Elsa went to the bathroom?
She let it go. - What’s the best name for a dreidel?
Clay. - What do you call an artificial tree?
Faux fir. - Why do holiday trees make your home so nice?
They really spruce the place up. - Snowman #1: “You’ve got something on your nose.”
Snowman #2: “I don’t carrot all.” - What happened when the Christmas tree’s bank was closed?
It started another branch. - What hand should you use to light the menorah?
Neither, you should use a candle. - What did the snowman say before he went exploring?
I shall boldly go where snowman has gone before. - How does Santa stay healthy during the holidays?
He practices elf-care. - Why aren’t Christmas trees good at sewing?
They drop their needles. - Why didn’t the dreidel feel well?
It was having dizzy spells. - What do you name a baby girl born on Christmas?
Carol. - What were the Little Drummer Boy’s three little sisters named?
Anna 1, Anna 2, Anna 1234 ... - Who is a Christmas tree’s favorite actress?
Judy Garland! - What happens if Santa’s sleigh goes too fast?
He holds on for deer life. - How do you make a ginger-bed?
With cookie sheets. - What do you call Santa on a foggy night?
A lost Claus. - Why does Hanukkah only last 8 days?
Because 7 ate 9. - What does Santa use to help him walk?
A candy cane. - What comes at the end of Christmas?
The letter “S.” - What is the difference between the regular alphabet and the Christmas alphabet?
The Christmas alphabet has no-el. - What did one ornament say to another?
“I like hanging out with you during the holiday season!”
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was updated most recently on Dec. 2, 2025, by ParentMap’s associated editor, Kari Hanson. New jokes were added to keep the whole family laughing this holiday season.
