Laughs are the ultimate holiday gift—easy to give, impossible to return, and guaranteed to fit everyone. With the season of cozy fires, twinkling lights, and questionable eggnog recipes upon us, what better way to spread some joy than with clever humor?
Fun fact: Did you know that the idea of exchanging gifts on Christmas wasn’t always widespread? It only became a popular tradition in the 19th century—finally giving us an excuse to wrap (and roast) our love in sparkly paper.
In the spirit of the season, these Christmas gifts jokes will have everyone from your grandma to your Secret Santa giggling like a jolly elf with a pocketful of jingles. Trust us, you won’t want to regift these laughs.
Get ready to unwrap these puns and jokes faster than you tear through grandma’s fruitcake wrapper.
Table of the Funniest Christmas Gifts Jokes
1. What do Santa’s elves call a present that breaks as soon as you unwrap it?
A “Give Up!”
2. Why don’t Christmas gifts ever get into fights?
Because they just want to stay wrapped up in peace.
3. What do you call a reindeer delivering a gift?
Amazon… Prime Deer.
4. Why do kids love opening Christmas gifts so much?
Because it’s tear-apy!
5. What happens when you give a snowman a scarf for Christmas?
He gets snow-chic!
6. What did the Grinch give his dog for Christmas?
A good “paws” for celebration!
7. Why did the Christmas tree get a gift card?
Because pine needles get expensive!
8. How do Christmas lights apologize for bad gifts?
They admit they’re de-light-fully sorry.
9. What do you give a cat for Christmas?
Anything, as long as it comes in a box.
10. Why didn’t the gingerbread man get a gift?
He was on the naughty “roll.”
11. What’s a Christmas gift’s favorite song?
“I’m dreaming of a gift Christmas.”
12. Why do presents love exclamation points?
Because they add extra wrap-sody!
13. What’s a gift’s favorite kind of joke?
Present-tense puns!
14. What do you call a badly wrapped present?
A wrap-tastrophe.
15. Why don’t snowmen buy many gifts?
They’re a little frost-y!
16. Why did Rudolph get coal in his stocking?
Because he told too many deer jokes—he was just trying to sleigh the crowd!
17. What do gifts and cookies have in common?
Both disappear when left near dad.
18. What do you say to a present that’s been sitting under the tree too long?
“Stop loitering; it’s time you were opened!”
19. Why did the toy cross the road?
To get wrapped up in something fun!
20. How do you thank someone for an ugly sweater gift?
You say, “You shouldn’t have!” and mean every word.
21. What kind of gift does Santa never deliver?
A “clause” for concern!
22. Why don’t penguins ever receive gift cards?
Because they’d just slide into their pockets!
23. What’s a Christmas gift’s favorite workout?
Cardio—specifically, gift card-io.
24. How are Christmas gifts like birthday presents?
Both are good at making you smile… unless it’s socks.
25. What do you call a gifted snowman?
A Frost Scholar.
26. Why is it risky to wrap a gift in newspaper?
Because bad headlines might ruin good surprises.
27. What’s a snowman’s favorite Christmas box?
A cool cube.
28. Why did the Christmas gift blush?
Because it was wrapped up in attention!
29. What did the Christmas gift say to the party host?
“Thanks for un-box-pecting me!”
30. What’s Santa’s favorite Christmas gift trend?
Slay stations.
31. What’s the worst gift you can give to a penguin?
A heat lamp.
32. What do elves write on Christmas gift tags?
“Santa’s got your back!”
33. Why don’t gifts like being reused?
Because they feel recycled emotions.
34. What type of gift does a snowman wish for?
Snow globes—they’re real home-bodies!
35. Why was the Christmas present so well-loved?
Its wrapping paper had people in tears (of joy).
36. What happens when Santa runs out of gift ideas?
He sleighs the idea of skipping!
37. Why do Christmas gifts love giving hugs?
They believe in the Santa-mentality of affection.
38. What did the Christmas list say to the gift?
“You made the cut!”
39. Why shouldn’t you give garlic as a holiday gift?
Because it’s the gift that stinks forever.
40. What’s a crumpled wrapper’s favorite quote?
“No paper goes un-creased.”
41. How do yetis prefer their holiday gifts wrapped?
In extra layers of surprise!
42. Why was the bow so proud?
Because it tied everything together.
43. What kind of presents bring bad luck?
Un-open-ions.
44. Why should you give snowflakes as gifts?
They’re snow unique—they melt hearts!
45. What did the stocking say to its secret Santa?
“Don’t string me along; fill me up!”
46. How does Santa keep track of naughty gifts?
With his “presents accountability” list.
47. What type of gift do you never return?
A FedEx overnight surprise—it arrives too fast.
48. Why do Christmas gifts make great comedians?
Because they’re so pun-ctual!
49. What gift did Santa give his prized reindeer?
Jingle benefits.
50. Why don’t gifts like being procrastinated on?
Because waiting is a wraptrap!
51. Why was the empty box a hit?
Minimalist gifting is in.
52. What do procrastinators give out at Christmas?
IOUs, wrapped neatly.
53. What does a snowman gift his partner?
A flake necklace.
54. What did the nutcracker say when handed socks as a gift?
“Hard pass!”
55. Why did the candle feel left out?
It didn’t hold a wick of presents.
56. Why are Christmas bows so clever?
They always have “tie-dye” reasoning.
57. What’s the weirdest holiday trend this year?
Re-gifting… to yourself!
58. Why do reindeer prefer home-made gifts?
Because they come from the ant-heart.
59. What’s a poorly wrapped gift called?
A “paper macherisis.”
60. Why are gift cards so popular?
They’re a one-size-fits-ALL cash-ification.
61. Why did the carrot love its Christmas stocking?
Because it peeled so good!
62. Why was the cash gift uncomfortable?
It just didn’t feel “present-t.”
63. What did the snowman give his boss for Xmas?
Snow excuses.
64. Why do people give gloves as presents?
To keep hands-on traditions alive!
65. What did the girl bake as a “forgive-me” gift?
Flour-powered cookies!
66. Why did Santa keep the tiny box?
It contained elf-esteem boosts!
67. Why do people love mystery gifts?
Because they love knot knowing!
68. Why did Rudolph remove bows immediately?
He hated being tied up in stag situations.
69. Why are perfectly wrapped gifts dangerous?
Because glitter transfers like guilt.
70. What do the North Pole chefs give out?
Mincemeat memory sprinkles.
71. What’s the lamest thing under the tree?
Last year’s fruit basket!
72. What did Frosty sneer at?
The unpredictable weather within gift decor trends.
73. Why buy overpriced coffee gifts?
Appeases all latte moods quickly.
74. What items priests can overwrite sermons?
Gifted “pulpit” inspiration!
75. Why did the Christmas gift learn yoga?
To master the perfect wrap pose.
76. What do you call a Christmas gift left in the snow?
Frost-wrapped!
77. Why was the gift card voted most popular?
It always knows how to swipe people off their feet.
78. What did the Christmas gift say to the delivery box?
“Let’s stick together—we’ve got this wrapped up.”
79. Why don’t Christmas gifts like escalators?
They prefer to be elevated by hand.
80. What do you call a gift that sings carols?
A wrap-star!
A Wrap-Up of Laughter with Christmas Gift Jokes
Christmas is all about giving, and these Christmas gift jokes are the perfect way to spread holiday cheer. Whether you’re wrapping presents, hosting a festive gathering, or just enjoying the magic of the season, these jokes are sure to bring smiles and laughter to everyone. Add a touch of humour to your holiday traditions, and let the gift of laughter be the most memorable present this year!
