Christmas riddles for kids

Christmas riddles for kids are a festive way to bring extra fun to the holiday season. Whether you’re gathered around the tree, hosting a party, or just looking for a playful challenge, these riddles capture the joy of Christmas with a clever twist. From Santa to reindeer and everything in between, these brain teasers are perfect for keeping the holiday spirit alive. Want to add some cheer to your celebrations? Share these Christmas riddles with the kids and see who can figure them out first—it’s a great way to spread the holiday magic!

Kids christmas riddles

October 20, 2024

What do elves learn in school?

The elf-abet!
Explanation: A fun play on "alphabet," replacing it with "elf."

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Why was the snowman looking through the carrots?

He was picking his nose!
Explanation: Snowmen’s noses are made of carrots, so he was "picking" a nose.

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What do you call a snowman with a six-pack?

An abdominal snowman!
Explanation: A pun on "abominable snowman" and "abs" (muscles).

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Why did Santa go to music school?

Because he wanted to improve his "wrap" skills!
Explanation: A play on "rap" (as in music) and Santa’s gift "wrapping" skills.

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What do you get when you cross a Christmas tree with an iPad?

A pine-apple!
Explanation: A clever mash-up of "pine" (tree) and "Apple" (the tech company).

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Fun christmas riddles for kids

October 20, 2024

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?

Frosted Flakes!
Explanation: "Frosted Flakes" is a cereal, and snowmen are frosty!

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Why is Christmas a great time for Santa to go on a diet?

Because it’s the "elf" control season!
Explanation: A play on "self-control" and elves, Santa's helpers.

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What does Santa use to clean his sleigh?

Comet!
Explanation: "Comet" is both a cleaning product and the name of one of Santa’s reindeer.

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Why didn’t the Christmas tree knit?

It didn’t want to drop its needles!
Explanation: A tree has needles (leaves), and knitting uses needles, making this a double pun.

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What do you call a reindeer that tells jokes?

A real "comic" deer!
Explanation: A pun on "comic" (as in funny) and Comet, one of Santa's reindeer.

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Christmas jokes and riddles for kids

October 20, 2024

Why does Santa have three gardens?

So he can "ho, ho, ho!"
Explanation: It’s a play on Santa's signature laugh, "ho, ho, ho," and the sound "ho" like gardening.

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What do you get if you cross a snowman and a dog?

Frostbite!
Explanation: A pun on "frostbite," which refers to cold injury, combining "frost" (snowman) and "bite" (dog).

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Why are Christmas trees so bad at sewing?

Because they always drop their needles!
Explanation: A pun on tree needles (leaves) and the needles used for sewing.

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Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor?

Because he was feeling crummy!
Explanation: A play on "crummy" (feeling bad) and "crumbs" from cookies.

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What do you get when you cross Santa with a detective?

Santa Clues!
Explanation: A wordplay mixing "Santa Claus" and "clues," like what detectives search for.

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