Quote from Parentkart on May 24, 2024, 5:58 am

Christmas is a time for joy, laughter, and family fun. Christmas riddles are a great way to bring everyone together. These playful puzzles entertain and spread festive cheer. Here are 101 Christmas riddles to enjoy with your family.

Christmas Riddles for Kids

Snowmen and Santa riddles

1. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a vampire?
   Frostbite!
2. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?
   It needed a trim!
3. What's Santa's favorite type of music?
   Wrap music!
4. What do you call Santa when he takes a break?
   Santa Pause!
5. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
   An abdominal snowman!
6. How do snowmen get around?
   By riding an "icicle"!
7. What do you call a snowman with a dog?
   Frostbite!
8. Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?
   He was picking his nose!
9. What do you call a snowman party?
   A snowball!
10. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?
    Frostbite!
11. Why did the snowwoman give the snowman the cold shoulder?
    She was upset with him!
12. What did the snowman say to the aggressive carrot?
    Get out of my face!
13. What do you call an old snowman?
    Water.
14. Why did the snow globe feel a bit shaken?
    Because it was Christmas Eve!
15. Where did the snowman and snowwoman go to dance?
    A snowball!
16. What do you call a snowman with a carrot in each ear?
    Anything you want, he can't hear you!
17. Why did the snowman turn yellow?
    Because he heard the snow blower coming!
18. What did one snowman say to the other?
    Do you smell carrots?
19. What is a snowman’s favorite breakfast?
    Frosted flakes.
20. How do you scare a snowman?
    You get a hairdryer!

Holiday Treats

21. Why did the Christmas cookie go to therapy?
    It was feeling crumbly!
22. What did the gingerbread man use to fix his house?
    Icing and gumdrops!
23. What did the gingerbread man put on top of his bed?
    A cookie sheet.
24. What do you call it after all the gifts for Christmas have been opened?
    Christmess.
25. What is a snowman's favorite breakfast?
    Frosted Snowflakes.
26. What's the best Christmas gift?
    A broken drum because it cannot be beaten.
27. What type of fruit do you eat at Christmas that isn't very healthy?
    Fruitcake.
28. What is the one food that will make you cry on Christmas?
    Onions.
29. What's red, white, and blue at Christmas time?
    A sad candy cane!
30. What's Santa's favorite candy?
    Jolly Ranchers!

Reindeer and Elves

31. Why did Santa's helper see the doctor?
    Because he had low "elf" esteem!
32. Why did Santa's reindeer start a band?
    Because they had the drumsticks!
33. Why did the ornament go to school?
    It wanted to be a little brighter!
34. What do you call Santa's helpers?
    Subordinate clauses!
35. Why is Rudolph so good at answering trivia questions?
    He nose a lot.
36. Which one of Santa's reindeer can you see from outer space?
    Comet.
37. How many of Santa’s reindeer’s names start with the letter “D”? Name them.
    Three. Dasher, Dancer, and Donner.
38. What did the male angel say to the incredibly good-looking female angel?
    Halo there, gorgeous.
39. What do elves learn in school?
    The elf-abet!
40. What do you call an elf who rhymes?
    A wrapper.

Clever Christmas riddles

41. What do you call a cat on the beach at Christmas time?
    Sandy Claws!
42. Who delivers presents to cats?
    Santa Paws!
43. What kind of bug hates Christmas?
    A humbug.
44. What bites but doesn't have any teeth?
    Frost.
45. Why is it always cold at Christmas?
    Because it's Decembrrrrr!
46. What is red and white, red and white, and red and white again?
    Santa Claus rolling down a hill.
47. What's Santa’s tax status?
    Elf-employed.
48. What do you call a person who is afraid of Santa Claus?
    Claus-trophobic.
49. Why don’t you ever see Santa in the hospital?
    Because he has private elf care!
50. Why does Santa travel down the chimney on Christmas Eve?
    Because it soots him.

Festive Fun

More Clever Puns

51. What do you call a frozen elf?
    An ice elf!
52. Why did the Christmas tree go to the knitting club?
    Because it was in need of a good yarn!
53. What do you call a greedy elf?
    Elfish!
54. What did the snowman say to the aggressive carrot?
    Get out of my face!
55. Why was the snowman so good at solving mysteries?
    Because he always knew when something was afoot!
56. Why did the elf go to school?
    To improve his "elf"-esteem!
57. What do you call a snowman party?
    A snowball!
58. Why did Santa's helper see the doctor?
    Because he had low "elf" esteem!
59. What's the Grinch's favorite holiday drink?
    Who-eggnog!
60. What do you call Santa's helpers?
    Subordinate clauses!

Christmas Traditions

61. Where was baby Jesus born?
    In Bethlehem.
62. What did Adam say the day before Christmas?
    It's Christmas, Eve!
63. What do you call an old snowman?
    Water.
64. What did one snowman say to the other?
    Do you smell carrots?
65. What do you call it after all the gifts for Christmas have been opened?
    Christmess.
66. What did the gingerbread man use to fix his house?
    Icing and gumdrops!
67. How do you scare a snowman?
    You get a hairdryer!
68. What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?
    An abdominal snowman!
69. What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?
    Frostbite!
70. What's Santa's favorite type of pizza?
    One that's deep-pan, crisp, and even!

Family Fun

71. What did the gingerbread man put on top of his bed?
    A cookie sheet.
72. What do you call a snowman with a carrot in each ear?
    Anything you want, he can't hear you!
73. What is the best Christmas gift you can give someone?
    A broken drum because it cannot be beaten.
74. What goes Ho Ho Whoosh, Ho Ho Whoosh?
    Santa sweeping the floor.
75. What do you call an elf wearing earmuffs?
    Whatever you want, he can’t hear you anyway.
76. What do you call Santa when he's broke and has no money?
    St. Nickle-less.
77. If you are related to Mr. and Mrs. Claus, what is your relation?
    A relative clause.
78. What did one snowman say to the other?
    Ice to meet you!
79. What’s red, white, and blue at Christmas time?
    A sad candy cane!
80. What is every parent’s favorite Christmas carol?
    "Silent Night."

Christmas Songs

81. If a lion wrote a Christmas album, what would it be called?
    Jungle Bells.
82. I'm a catchy carol and a tune that likes to rhyme, I contain 12 magnificent gifts that come around Christmas time. What am I?
    The twelve days of Christmas song.
83. What is a sheep's favorite Christmas tune?
    "Fleece Navidad."
84. What Christmas carol is a hope that you enjoy your yuletide season?
    "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."
85. What holiday songs do fish sing?
    Christmas corals.
86. What does Alvin want for Christmas in "The Chipmunk Song"?
    A hula hoop.
87. What's a farmer’s favorite Christmas carol?
    "I’m Dreaming of a Wheat Christmas."
88. What two things are always wanted in December?
    "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth."
89. What does a snake sing at Christmas?
    SSSsssssssssssilver Bells.
90. What did the guest sing at the Eskimo Christmas Party?
    Freeze a jolly good fellow.
91. What song do skunks sing at Christmas?
    Jingle Smells.
92. What Christmas carols do dogs like to sing?
    Deck the howls.
93. What do grapes sing at Christmas?
    'Tis the season to be jelly.
94. Who's Santa's favorite singer?
    Elf-is Presley.
95. What song contains the line, "Jack Frost nipping at your nose"?
    "The Christmas Song."
96. In "Jingle Bell Rock," everyone is dancing and prancing around what?
    The Christmas tree.
97. Which Christmas carol talks about a boy who is a percussionist?
    "The Little Drummer Boy."
98. What color was Elvis Presley’s Christmas?
    A "Blue Christmas."
99. Which popular Christmas carol is considered to be a lullaby?
    "Away in the Manger."
100. What is a vegan's favorite Christmas carol?
     Soy to the World.
101. What do they sing to Christmas trees at their retirement parties?
     Fir he's a jolly good fellow.

Conclusion

These Christmas riddles are sure to bring joy and laughter to your holiday gatherings. Whether you're young or old, there's a riddle here for everyone to enjoy. Merry Christmas and happy puzzling!