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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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They’re Grrreat!

Posted on December 28, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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Singing of the Apes

Posted on December 27, 2013 by stfleming

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.”

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The Empty Sack

Posted on December 26, 2013 by stfleming

Q: How many presents can Santa fit in his empty sack? A: Only one.  After that it is not empty anymore! Explanation: The old empty sack trick!  This joke plays on the understanding of the words “empty” and “how many.”  The listener expects … Continue reading →

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Christmas Poppins

Posted on December 25, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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Free Sleigh

Posted on December 24, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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Old Frosty

Posted on December 23, 2013 by stfleming

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 →

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Oh No!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by stfleming

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!

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Carol for Mom and Dad

Posted on December 21, 2013 by stfleming

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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