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They’re Grrreat!
Q: What do snowmen eat for breakfast? A: Frosted Flakes! Explanation: Frost is frozen water vapor on a surface; it is kind of in between ice and snow. Snowmen are made of snow, which is kind of like frost. Frosted Flakes are a … Continue reading
Singing of the Apes
Q: What does Tarzan sing on Christmas? A: Jungle Bells! Explanation: “Jungle Bells” is an invented song name that reminds the listener of the song “Jingle Bells.”
Christmas Poppins
Q: What did Mary Poppins want for Christmas? A: Supercalifragilisticexpialisnowshoes! Explanation: Did you see the “snow shoes” part at the end of that word? This joke plays on the title of the song from Mary Poppins, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. You can watch a video of the … Continue reading
Free Sleigh
Q: How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? A: Nothing. It was on the house! Explanation: If something is “on the house” it means it is free. Often you will hear the expression in a movie, “Drinks are on the house!” That … Continue reading
Old Frosty
Q: What do you call an old snowman? A: Water! Explanation: Snowmen do not last very long because eventually they melt. When a snowman melts he becomes water. This joke is funny because the listener is expecting a name, not water. You … Continue reading
Oh No!
Q: Who says, “Oh, oh, oh!”? A: Santa Claus walking backwards! Explanation: Santa is known for saying, “Ho, ho ho!” as he laughs. If you write “ho, ho, ho” backwards you get “oh, oh, oh.” Silly, silly silly!
Carol for Mom and Dad
Q: What is a parent’s favorite Christmas carol? A: Silent Night. Explanation: Christmas carols are the songs sung at Christmas time. Moms and dads enjoy a night that is quiet once in a while. Silent Night is the name of a … Continue reading
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Job Loss
Q: What happened to the beans when they showed up late to work? A: They got canned! Explanation: “To get canned” means to get fired, to lose your job. Beans, when they are not fresh, come in cans (or are frozen). Beans are … Continue reading
Eating Homework
Q: Why did the students eat their homework? A: Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake! Explanation: “It’s a piece of cake” means that something is really easy. Imagine a conversation between a teacher and a student: “What is 2 + … Continue reading
In Sync
Q: What did the computer say when it fell into the quicksand? A: “Help me! I’m syncing!” Explanation: When someone falls in quicksand they start to sink, that is, go down into the sand. When computers connect with other computers they “sync,” a … Continue reading