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145 Santa Puns That Will Sleigh Your Holiday Season

Looking to add a dash of humor to your holiday celebrations? Look no further! This ultimate guide features 145 Santa puns guaranteed to bring festive cheer to your gatherings.

From punny presents to naughty list laughs, we’ve got you covered. So, get your jingle on and prepare to sleigh everyone with these Santa-tastic puns!


Santa Claus Wordplay

  • Santa’s favorite singer? Elf-is Presley.
  • Why did Santa get a parking ticket on Christmas Eve? He left his sleigh in a snow parking zone!
  • Santa doesn’t just laugh, he sleighs.
  • What does Santa say when he’s stressed? “Ho, ho, ho no!”
  • Santa Claus: the only guy who can work one day a year and get away with it.
  • Why is Santa so good at karate? He has a black belt… around his waist!
  • Why does Santa go down the chimney? Because it soot-s him!
  • Santa’s workshop is Elf-rated for holiday cheer.
  • How does Santa stay in shape? He sleighs all day.
  • Why did Santa start a band? He’s great at wrapping!
  • What’s Santa’s favorite state? Idaho-ho-ho!
  • Santa: making spirits bright one chimney at a time.
  • Why did Santa quit smoking? It was too Claus-trophobic.
  • Santa has the best job – he sleighs all year!
  • Why does Santa always land on the roof? He likes it when he’s on top of the world!
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Elf Antics

  • How do the elves clean Santa’s sleigh? They use Santa-tizer!
  • Elves’ favorite kind of music? Wrap music!
  • Why do elves make the best comedians? They have a great sense of humor and a little elf-deprecation.
  • Why did the elf bring a ladder to work? He heard the job was at a higher level.
  • What’s an elf’s favorite type of bread? Shortbread.
  • How do elves take their photos? With an “elfie” stick.
  • Why are elves so good at baking? They have all the right ingredients for cheer.
  • Why don’t elves play poker in the workshop? Too many cheaters!
  • What do you call an elf who wins the lottery? Welfy.
  • Elves make great spies; they’re always on the lookout for Santa Claus!
  • How do elves communicate with each other? They use the elf-abet.
  • What did the elf say to Santa when he was having a bad day? “I’m here to elp you!”
  • Why did the elf put his bed in the fireplace? He wanted to sleep like a log.
  • How does an elf greet you? “Merry everything and happy always!”
  • Why do elves love Christmas trees? They’re pine-ing for the season!

Reindeer Riddles

  • What do you call a reindeer with bad manners? Rude-olph.
  • What’s a reindeer’s favorite kind of story? Tall tales!
  • Why did the reindeer get a divorce? He got tired of all the games.
  • How do reindeer travel the world? They fly “deer-ect.”
  • Why do reindeer wear bells? Because their horns don’t work!
  • What did the reindeer say to the annoying snowman? “You’re a flake!”
  • Why was Blitzen always stressed? He was always feeling the pressure to be on the “sleigh.”
  • How do reindeer greet each other? “Deer to my heart!”
  • Why did the reindeer call in sick? He was feeling a little “herd.”
  • What’s a reindeer’s least favorite holiday activity? “The reign-deer” games.
  • Why don’t reindeer like to argue? They’re always on the same team.
  • How do reindeer flirt? They just say, “I’m fawning over you.”
  • Why was Rudolph so good at his job? He was outstanding in his field.
  • Why do reindeer love the holidays? They sleigh it every year!
  • How do reindeer clean their antlers? With a little deer-tangler.
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Naughty List Laughs

  • Why did the Grinch make the naughty list? He was a mean one.
  • What does Santa say when you’re naughty? “You’re snow joke!”
  • Why did Santa break up with Mrs. Claus? She was too Claus-traphobic.
  • How does Santa discipline his kids? With Santa-tions.
  • Why do naughty kids love December? They get a free pass on the “sleigh.”
  • What’s the biggest fear of someone on the naughty list? Getting coal-ed out.
  • How does Santa feel about bad behavior? He thinks it’s Claus for concern.
  • How did Santa react to his naughty list being hacked? He sleighed it off.
  • Naughty kids keep Santa busy – he’s always Claus-trophobic!
  • What’s Santa’s favorite part of the naughty list? The pun-ishment.
  • Why was the naughty kid sad? Santa didn’t give him a Claus.
  • Naughty kids are on thin ice – they might get the cold shoulder from Santa.
  • How does Santa know who’s naughty? He’s got an eye for Claus!
  • What did the naughty kid ask Santa for? A Claus-tume change.
  • Why did the naughty kid feel cold? Santa gave him the cold shoulder.

Santa’s Sleigh and Workshop Fun

  • What kind of bike does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson.
  • How does Santa make his toys? With a whole lot of elf-fort!
  • Santa’s workshop must be noisy – they’re always making a ruck-us.
  • Why does Santa love to garden? He has a natural green thumb… for elves!
  • Why did Santa cross the road? To get to the Claus-side.
  • What’s Santa’s favorite kind of candy? Jolly Ranchers!
  • Santa’s sleigh runs on Christmas cheer – it’s a reindeer-powered vehicle!
  • How does Santa fix his sleigh? With Santa-tape!
  • What’s Santa’s favorite sports team? The Sleigh-troit Lions.
  • Why doesn’t Santa ever miss a delivery? He’s really good at presents.
  • How does Santa keep track of all the toys? He’s got a Santa-base.
  • What’s Santa’s favorite type of car? A sleigh-baru.
  • Santa’s workshop has a strong work ethic – it’s run on elf-control.
  • How does Santa know when his workshop is too cold? He checks the Claus-trometer.
  • Why does Santa always carry an umbrella? Just in case of a little rain-deer.

Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Friends

  • What did Mrs. Claus say when Santa was late? “You’re snow going to hear about this!”
  • Mrs. Claus’s favorite dish? Santa-pasta!
  • How does Mrs. Claus keep Santa on schedule? She’s the Claus-and-effect.
  • What’s Mrs. Claus’s favorite holiday activity? Baking Claus-sic cookies.
  • How does Santa’s wife cheer him up? With Claus-ics from their photo albums.
  • Why did Santa hire Mrs. Claus as his assistant? She’s good at Claus-trol.
  • What did Mrs. Claus say to Santa when he lost weight? “You sleigh me!”
  • Mrs. Claus loves decorating – she’s great at Claus-tomizing!
  • Why did Mrs. Claus go to school? To learn Claus-ical music.
  • Mrs. Claus and Santa never argue – they keep it Claus-ual.
  • Mrs. Claus’s favorite dance? The Claus-tle!
  • Mrs. Claus keeps Santa on track – she’s his North Pole.
  • How does Mrs. Claus describe Santa’s beard? Snow good.
  • What does Mrs. Claus call Santa’s workshop? The Clause-t.
  • Mrs. Claus’s favorite hobby? Claus-matics!
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Santa’s Holiday Hijinks

  • Why did Santa’s helper see the doctor? He had low “elf” esteem.
  • What does Santa do in his downtime? He’s Claus-trophobic of boredom!
  • How does Santa get ready for a party? He sleighs it!
  • Santa never forgets a face – he’s got a Claus-like memory.
  • How does Santa get his sleigh ready? With Claus-tume maintenance.
  • Why did Santa refuse to sky dive? He’s afraid of heights, not sleighs!
  • Santa’s favorite board game? Sleigh-bbles.
  • Why did Santa take a ladder? To reach new heights in gift-giving.
  • Santa’s workshop has the best customer service – they’re full of Claus-tomer care.
  • What does Santa do when he’s lost? He looks for the reindeer-in-charge.
  • Why did Santa take up skiing? To sleigh the slopes.
  • What’s Santa’s workout routine? He lifts spirits.
  • Why did Santa buy a trampoline? For the elf-stretch program!
  • Santa’s favorite sandwich? Sleigh-ders.
  • Why did Santa go to music school? To improve his Claus-ic tunes.

Bonus Puns Section: Santa’s Extra Special Stocking Stuffers

  • Why did Santa start a gardening club? He wanted to spread the ho-ho-ho-lly.
  • What’s Santa’s favorite animal? A sleigh-oth.
  • How does Santa keep his breath fresh? With Claus-tic mints.
  • Why does Santa love camping? He likes to Claus-trophobic to the wild.
  • Santa’s favorite card game? Old Maid – he’s got a lot of experience!
  • What’s Santa’s least favorite subject in school? Chimney-try.
  • Santa’s favorite kind of vegetable? Spruce sprouts!
  • How does Santa listen to music