Tag Archives: Christmas

Mindfully Present

Posted on December 26, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why didn’t the aliens on the UFO land on Christmas morning? A: They were selfish, and did not want to share their presence! Explanation: UFOs are unidentified flying objects, often seen as flying saucers.  Flying saucers (if they exist) come … Continue reading →

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A Little Off the Sides

Posted on December 4, 2021 by stfleming

Q: Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? A: Because it needed to be trimmed! Explanation: Now that it is December, ’tis the season when many people prepare to celebrate Christmas.  For those who celebrate, buying and decorating a … Continue reading →

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An English Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2020 by stfleming

Q: What do you call Santa’s helpers?A: Subordinate Clauses! Explanation: Merry Christmas! In the telling of the story of Santa Claus, the people who help Santa make the toys are typically called elves (one elf, two elves).  They are the helpers; … Continue reading →

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Run, Run as Fast as You Can

Posted on December 14, 2019 by stfleming

Q: What does the gingerbread boy put on his bed? A: Cookie sheets! Explanation: A gingerbread boy is a type of cookie that is made out of gingerbread and cut in the shape of a person.  Many people in the … Continue reading →

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Winter Ride

Posted on December 25, 2015 by stfleming

Q: How does a snowman get around? A: He rides an icicle! Explanation: Merry Christmas to those of you who celebrate! “To get around” means “to move” or “to travel.” An icicle is a piece of ice that forms when dripping water … Continue reading →

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Rappin’ Wrapper?

Posted on December 19, 2015 by stfleming

Q: What do you call an elf who sings? A: A wrapper! Explanation: In this joke, elves are Santa Claus’ helpers.  They are the ones who make the toys and wrap them so that Santa can deliver the toys on Christmas Eve. … Continue reading →

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Gnomes and Elves

Posted on December 27, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What do Santa’s elves do after school? A: Their gnomework! Explanation:  Gnome rhymes with home.  After school most students do homework; elves do “gnomework.”  This is funny because elves and gnomes are both magical creatures and because of the rhyme. If they … Continue reading →

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Drum Beat

Posted on December 25, 2014 by stfleming

Q: What is the best Christmas present ever? A: A broken drum- you can’t beat it! Explanation:  Merry Christmas and feliz navidad! Christmas is celebrated by Christians on December 25; it celebrates the birth of Jesus.  In order to commemorate that day many … Continue reading →

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Christmas Knitting

Posted on December 30, 2013 by stfleming

Q: Why are Christmas trees like bad knitters? A: They both drop their needles! Explanation: Christmas trees that are brought into the house often lose their needles; they fall off the branches as the tree dries (even if it gets enough water).  When … Continue reading →

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Wenceslas Pizza

Posted on December 29, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How does Good King Wenceslas like his pizzas? A: Deep and crisp and even! Explanation: “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the feast of Stephen.  When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.” This is a well known … Continue reading →

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