01. Why was one of Santa’s helpers feeling sad?
Because he had low elf-esteem.
02. What do you have in December that isn’t in any other month?
The letter “D”.
03. Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor?
He was feeling crummy.
04. What’s a squirrel’s favorite Christmas song?
Jingle Bells.
05. What is black and white and found in the Sahara desert?
A penguin... wearing a tuxedo.
06. Why does Santa have three different gardens?
So he can hoe, hoe, hoe!
07. Why is the month of December like a plain tree?
It has no presents (presents = “presents” as in gifts, or “presents” as in “present tense” — wordplay).
08. What does the word “deastrophobie” mean?
Fear of Santa Claus (a made-up word: “deastrophobie” = “dear” + “astraphobia” — fear of thunder; but here it’s a pun on “Santa”).
09. What do you get when you cross a vampire and a snowman?
Frostbite.
10. What is Santa’s favorite breakfast cereal?
Cocoa Puffs.
11. What do you call the bells on Santa’s sleigh?
Jingle Bells.
12. Why is it so cold at Christmas time?
Because it’s December (sounds like “decem-brrr”).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable christmas riddles.
