I’m Kayla, and I love silly holiday stuff. Lights, cocoa, jingle bells—the whole deal. This year I grabbed a paperback called “Christmas Jokes for Kids” from the Target checkout line. Green cover, cartoon reindeer, big white letters. I tossed it in the cart with candy canes and wrapping paper. You know what? That little book stole the show at our family night.
If you want the blow-by-blow of that evening—including how the book sparked a laugh riot and left cocoa splatters on the ceiling—you can read my complete, beat-by-beat recap right here.
Why I Bought It (and how it actually went)
I wanted something easy for my kids to read out loud. No screens. Just laughs. We tried it after dinner with hot cocoa, right at the kitchen table. We even got marshmallow goo on the cover. It looks used now, and I’m weirdly proud of that.
I planned for ten minutes of giggles. We went for an hour. The kids took turns. My mom groaned. My husband did the dad laugh—you know the one. I tried to act calm, but I laughed too. Loud.
The Jokes That Hit Right Away
Here are real jokes we read out loud—and yes, these got actual laughs at my table:
- What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes.
- What do you call an old snowman? Water.
- Why did Santa go to music school? So he could improve his wrapping.
- What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet.
- What do you get when you cross a snowman and a dog? Frostbite.
- What do you call a reindeer with bad manners? Rude-olph.
- What do you call Santa when he takes a break? Santa Pause.
- How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing. It was on the house.
- Why was the snowman looking through the carrots? He was picking his nose.
- What kind of photos do elves take? Elfies.
- What do you call a shark who delivers gifts? Santa Jaws.
- What falls in winter but never gets hurt? Snow.
If you burn through these and still crave fresh material, the roundup on Parade’s holiday humor page is a gold-mine of quick hitters.
Simple. Punny. Clean. My 7-year-old nailed the timing, which shocked me. He usually rushes.
The Ones That Flopped (a little)
A few ran long. One riddle had three parts and lost my 5-year-old. We also saw two jokes repeat near the back. Not a huge deal, but still. And teens? Mine said “cringe,” then laughed anyway. They’ll never admit it. That’s fine.
Some of the quicker one-liners reminded me of classic dead-pan delivery—pure dry humor in a Santa hat. If you want to master that straight-faced style, the breakdown I wrote here will help.
How It’s Built
- Big font and short lines, so kids can read without help.
- Cute little drawings—snowmen, elves, candy canes.
- Paper is thin. Not bad, just don’t spill cocoa. (We did. Oops.)
- No rude stuff. All family-safe.
One tiny gripe: a couple typos. Not many. We still got the joke.
Where We Used It
- At the dinner table. Fast laughs between bites.
- In the car line. I read while we waited for pickup. Saved my sanity.
- At the school party. I let kids pull a page and read. Crowd control trick.
We haven’t tried it in the barn yet, but after the pandemonium that broke out when I unleashed a stash of farmer jokes on my relatives, I’m confident this book could milk a laugh anywhere. - In the gift bags. We tore strips and tucked a joke with each cookie. Big hit.
Small side note—if you put a joke in a stocking with a mini candy cane, it feels fancy for no money. Little things matter.
Quick Tips to Make It Fun
- Let kids say the punchline with a drum roll on the table.
- Make a “joke of the day” during December. We put one on the fridge.
- Keep a few in your phone notes, too. I used “Santa Pause” in a meeting. Worked.
What I Loved vs. What Bugged Me
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Pros:
- Clean humor, zero weird jokes
- Easy for young readers
- Lots of quick one-liners
- Perfect for parties and fillers
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Cons:
- Some repeats
- A few long riddles stall the room
- Thin paper, so it bends fast
Who Will Like It
- Ages 5 to 10: Sweet spot
- Grandparents: Love the groans
- Teens: Pretend to hate it; still smile
- Teachers, coaches, kid leaders: Great icebreaker
My Little Holiday Verdict
Did this book change my life? No. Did it change our evening? Yep. It turned a Tuesday into a tiny party. We laughed, and then we laughed again when my son tried to say “Rude-olph” with a straight face.
I give it 4 out of 5 stockings. It’s silly. It’s easy. It works. And honestly, in December, that’s all I want.
If you're hunting for an even bigger stash of kid-friendly holiday zingers, check out Crazy Laughs; it's like an online stocking stuffed with endless punchlines. You can also dip into Nat Geo Kids’ cheerful collection of Christmas jokes if you need a family-safe backup plan on the fly.
One last one for the road—because I can’t help myself:
What do you call a cat on the beach at Christmas?
Sandy Claws.
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