100 Best Santa Claus Jokes That Make You HoHoHo With Laughs

Ho, ho, ho-larious greetings, jingle-jokers and North Pole punsters! Do you hear that faint jingle echoing from the snowy horizon or that unmistakable chuckle carried by the winter wind? Just as the festive lights begin to twinkle and stockings eagerly await their fill, there’s one jolly figure gearing up to lead the merry parade of humor. Who else could it be but the round-bellied, rosy-cheeked ringleader of reindeer and revelry – Santa Claus! If there’s anyone who deserves a hearty laugh (and maybe an extra cookie or two), it’s the big man in the red suit. So, let’s dive in with some fun with these Santa Claus jokes that are sure to make your belly shake like a bowl full of jelly!

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While many see Santa as the beacon of holiday generosity and joy, those in the comedic know he’s also the kingpin of Christmas chuckles. Every “ho, ho, ho” is not just a call of festive joy but a teaser for the punchlines to come. It’s as if his sack of gifts also hides a treasure trove of ticklish tales, ready to sprinkle laughter over houses far and wide. Indeed, between checking his list (twice!) and managing elfish escapades, Santa sure knows how to crack a joke or two.

So, pour yourself a cup of cocoa, Santa lovers, and maybe add a marshmallow (or five) for good measure! Find your coziest corner by the fireplace, and prepare for a sleigh ride through the snow-dusted world of Santa jokes and snickers. From mischievous elves to curious reindeer antics, we’re embarking on a jolly journey filled with festive funnies, all inspired by old Saint Nick himself! You are sure to get a good luagh or two!

For even more laughs be sure to check out our Christmas jokes and our elf jokes for even more laughter and fun this time of year.

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Best Santa Claus Jokes

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Q: How much did Santa’s sleigh cost? It was on the house.
Q: What’s Santa’s favorite fruit? (Sugar)plums.
Q. What’s St. Nicholas’s favorite measurement in the metric system? A. The Santameter!
Q: How you can tell that Santa is real? You can always sense his presents.
Q: What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa as she looked up at the sky? “Looks like rain, dear.”
Q: What nationality is Santa Claus? North Polish.
Q: How do Santa’s clothes stay so clean? He washes them with (Yule)Tide.

Q: Why doesn’t Santa have to pay for parking his sleigh? Because it’s on the house.
Q: What was wrong with the Grinch on Christmas? He was feeling claus-trophobic.
Q: Why doesn’t Kris Kingle believe in Santa? He thinks it’s all a Ho Ho Hoax.
Q: What’s Santa’s favorite type of music? Wrap music.
Q: When Santa doesn’t want to do something, what does he say? “Snow thanks!”
Q: Why is Santa so good at karate? He has a black belt.
Q: What’s the difference between a knight and Santa Claus? One slays a dragon, the other drags a sleigh.
Q: Why does Santa go through the chimney? Because it soots him.
Q: How do elves respond when Santa takes attendance? Present!”
Q: Why was Santa forced to shut his grotto? He was being investigated by the Elf and Safety Executive!
Q: What kind of bread did Santa make during quarantine? Gingerbread.
Q: What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus.

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Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper.
Q: What does Santa say when he has a hard decision to make? I’m between a jingle bell rock and a hard place!
Q: How does Santa take pictures? With his Pole-aroid camera.
Q: What do Santa and Mrs. Claus play on game night? Reindeer games.
Q: What kind of motorcycle does Santa ride? A “Holly” Davidson.
Q: Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? No, they already have names!
Q: Why was Santa’s little helper so sad? He had low elf-esteem.
Q: Who is Santa’s least favorite reindeer? Rude-olph.
Q: What does Santa use to bake cakes? Elf-raising flour!
Q: What do you call Santa’s little helpers? Subordinate Clauses.
Q: What’s red and white, red and white, red and white? Santa rolling down a hill!
Q: Why was Santa having money problems? He was nickel-less.
Q: Why don’t you ever see Santa Claus in the hospital? Because he has private elf care.
Q: What does Frosty the Snowman hang on his Christmas tree? Icicles!
Q: What’s Santa’s favorite kind of roll? Carols.
Q: How does Santa take care of sick people? He nurses them back to elf.
Q: What is Santa’s dog’s name? Santa Paws.
Q: Why did Santa cross the road? To deliver presents!
Q: What kind of weather is Santa’s favorite? Sweater weather
Q: How can you tell that Santa is real? You can always sense his presents!

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Q: What was the elf allergic to? Sh-ELF-ish
Q: How did Santa’s little helper stop eating cookies?He used elf control.
Q: When does a reindeer have a trunk? When he goes on vacation!
Q: What does Santa eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes.
Q: Why couldn’t Santa have cereal in the morning? All of his bowls were filled with jelly.
Q: Why was Santa angry at Christmas? Because of the Grinch who Stole Christmas!
Q: What is Santa’s favorite US state to deliver presents? Idaho-ho-ho!
Q: What do you call Santa when he’s wearing earmuffs? Anything, he can’t hear you
Q: What kind of drink does Santa give to naughty girls and boys? Coal-a.
Q: Why does Santa have elves in his workshop? Because the Seven Dwarfs were busy!
Q: Where does Santa cash his checks? At the snow bank.
Q: Why is the alphabet in the North Pole different than the normal alphabet? The North Pole’s alphabet has noel.
Q: What’s red and shakes like a bowl full of jelly? Strawberry Jell-O, silly!
Q: What’s Santa’s favorite candy? Jolly Ranchers.
Q: When someone delivers a package to Santa, what do they do? Ring the (jingle) bell.
Q: If Frosty the Snowman married a vampire, what would they name their first child? Frostbite!
Q: What do they call rules in the North Pole? Santa C’Laws.
Q: What’s red and green and flies? A sleigh-sick Santa.
Q: What breakfast do Santa and his wife like to eat together? A: Mistle-toast.
Q: What is Santa’s primary language? North Polish.

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Q. What’s red and white and falls down chimneys? A. Santa Klutz!
Q: Who delivers Christmas presents to cats and dogs? Santa Paws.
Q: What does Santa say on the night of Christmas? “Time to hit the sack!”
Q: What’s big and jolly and says, “Oh, oh, oh”? Santa Claus is walking backwards.
Q: What’s Santa’s go-to doughnut order? A jolly-filled doughnut.
Q: What do Santa’s elves use to help them walk in the slippery snow? andy canes.
Q. Why do Dasher and Dancer love coffee? A. Because they’re Santa’s star bucks!
Q: Where does Santa stay on vacation? At a ho-ho-hotel.
Q: What does Mrs. Claus sing to Santa on his birthday? “Freeze a jolly good fellow!”
Q: What’s invisible and smells like milk and cookies? Santa’s burps!
Q: How does Santa get his sleigh to fly? I have no eye deer.
Q: What would Santa be called if he went down a chimney with the fire going? Crisp Kringle.
Q: Why did Santa put a clock in his sleigh? Because he wanted to see time fly!
Q: What’s Santa’s favorite potato chip? Kringles.
Q: Why did Santa and Mrs. Claus extend their garden? They love to hoe hoe hoe.
Q: What do Santa’s elves learn in school? The elf-abet.
Q: Why wouldn’t you want to get into a fight with Santa? He has a black belt.
Q: What’s as big as Santa but weighs nothing? Santa’s shadow!
Q: What do you get when you cross a duck with Santa? A Christmas quacker.
Q: What smells the most in Santa’s sleigh? Santa’s nose.

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Q: Why does Santa use reindeer to pull his sleigh? Because moose can’t fly!
Q: What do you call a cat who works for Santa? Santa Claws.
Q: How did Santa respond when Mrs. Claus told him he forgot something from the store? A: “But I checked the shopping list twice!”
Q: What does Santa pack when he goes on a tropical getaway? A red suit.
Q: What’s the best thing to give your parents for the holidays? A list of everything you want!
Q: What did the elves call Santa when he accidentally stepped on a bag of cashews? A nutcracker.
Q: What kind of weather is Santa’s favorite? Sweater weather

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