31 best Christmas jokes to entertain the family this year

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31 best Christmas jokes for 2024 Cath Gratwicke/Country Living

Looking for the best jokes to tell at Christmas? To help make your festive season merry and bright, we have researched the best Christmas jokes for the whole family to enjoy. From fun cracker jokes to hilarious festive puns, keep reading for all the jokes that will keep you laughing into the New Year.

Funny Christmas jokes for 2024

1. What do snowmen eat for Christmas? Ice cookies

2. What do you call a child who doesn't believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus

3. How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing, it was on the house

4. Who is never hungry at Christmas? The turkey — he's always stuffed

5. Which of Santa's friends is the most chilled? Jack Frost

6. What was Santa's favourite subject in school? Chemis-tree

7. What's as big as a Christmas tree but lighter than a feather? A shadow

8. How do you get Christmas trees ready for a night out? They get spruced up

9. Why did Santa go to the doctor? Because of his 'bad elf'

10. Which one of Santa's elves has the best dance moves? Dancer

11. What athlete is warmest in winter? A long jumper

12. Why doesn't Santa eat junk food? Because it's bad for your elf

13. Why can't penguins fly? Because they're not tall enough to be pilots

14. How do Christmas trees get their emails? They log-on

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15. Why doesn't Santa go to the hospital? He has private elf care

16. What would you give your dog for Christmas? A mobile bone

17. What does one Christmas tree say to another? Lighten up

18. Why is a foot a good Christmas present? Because it makes a good stocking filler

19. What do snowmen call their offspring? Chill-dren

20. How did the ornament get addicted to Christmas? He was hooked on trees his whole life

21. Who delivers Christmas presents to sharks? Santa Jaws

22. What did Santa say at the start of the race? Ready, set, ho, ho, ho!

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23. What do you call a greedy elf? Elfish

24. How do you know when Santa is in the room? You can sense his presents

25. How do sheep wish each other a Merry Christmas? Merry Christmas to ewe

26. How do Christmas angels greet each other? Halo!

27. Who hides in a bakery at Christmas? A mince spy

28. What's an elf's favourite music genre? Wrap

29. What did the farmer get for Christmas? A cowculator

30. Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing? They always drop their needles

31. How does Santa keep track of all the fireplaces he has visited? He keeps a log book


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Gold Toast & Marmalade Friends & Family French Bowl

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Hawthorn Berries 1/2 Pint Jug

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Hawthorn Berries & Robin Medium Oblong Plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Stars candle

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Present sack

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Robins In The Snow 1/2 Pint Mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Hawthorn Berries 10 1/2 Inch Plate

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Reindeer pint mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

With golden stars and reindeer, the Christmas scene on this mug is as merry as can be.

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Colourful plates

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Gingerbread house design

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Photo credit: Courtesy Emma Bridgewater

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Festive mugs

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Festive crockery

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Winter Animals 8 1/2 Inch Plate

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Emma Bridgewater

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Christmas Joy Small Star Plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Mr and Mrs set of two mugs

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Christmas plates

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Colourful plates

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Photo credit: Courtesy Emma Bridgewater

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Present sack

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Beautiful plates

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Present sack

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Mince pies plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Christmas Joy Tiny Teacup Tree Decoration Boxed

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Gold-rimmed plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Mulled wine ready

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Photo credit: Courtesy Emma Bridgewater

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Robins In The Snow Medium Oblong Plate

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Robins In The Snow 1/2 Pint Mug

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Iconic designs

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Photo credit: Courtesy Emma Bridgewater

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Scatter cushion

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Pear Tree 10 1/2 Inch Plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Personalised harp mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Winter Penguins 3D Advent Calendar

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Photo credit: Courtesy Emma Bridgewater

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Cooking pot

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Winter flowers mugs

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Photo credit: Courtesy Emma Bridgewater

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Seasonal classics

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Cooking pot

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Merry Christmas mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Brown Reindeer Decoration

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Hohoho 8 1/2 Inch Plate

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Emma Bridgewater

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Christmas scene mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Christmas Joy Small Star Plate

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Emma Bridgewater

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Fairy lights design

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Festive tableware

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Personalised Winter Star Small Mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Star-shaped plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Silver fox mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Pretty tableware

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Winter Animals 8 1/2 Inch Plate

Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater
Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Gold Toast & Marmalade Friends & Family French Bowl

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Emma Bridgewater

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Mugs for gardeners

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

We're big fans of these lovely mugs, which are adorned with winter plants such as snowdrops and red holly.

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Festive plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Holly small jug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

The Little Holly mug is dainty and special — even more so when given as a gift this Christmas.

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Gold Toast & Marmalade Redcurrent Jelly Medium Straight Jug

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Christmas mugs

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Stars candle

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Gold Toast & Marmalade Smoked Salmon 8 1/2 Inch Plate

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Personalised starry mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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White Reindeer Decoration

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Emma Bridgewater

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Reindeer pint mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

With golden stars and reindeer, the Christmas scene on this mug is as merry as can be.

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Mr and Mrs set of two mugs

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Polar Bear Decoration

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Emma Bridgewater

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Black Toast Gin Glass

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Emma Bridgewater

£39.95 at emmabridgewater.co.uk


Gold-rimmed plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Black Toast Small Glass Candlestick

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Emma Bridgewater

£44.95 at emmabridgewater.co.uk


Personalised harp mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Black Toast Glass Wine Carafe Boxed

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Emma Bridgewater

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1/2 pint jug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Christmas scene mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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Star-shaped plate

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

This plate is great for serving up biscuits and Christmas cake during the festive season.

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Silver fox mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

If the years have been kind to a suave gent in your life, make this his new favourite mug.

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Holly small jug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

The Little Holly mug is dainty and special — even more so when given as a gift this Christmas.

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Personalised starry mug

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Photo credit: Emma Bridgewater

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