Get ready to jingle all the way to laughter town!
Whether you’re gathered around the tree, waiting for Santa, or counting down to the New Year, these festive knock knock jokes are perfect for kids and families. Share them at holiday parties, use them in Christmas cards, or just enjoy some good old-fashioned silly fun this season.
Classic Christmas Knock Knock Jokes
1. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Mary.
Mary who?
Mary Christmas to you!
2. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use, I forgot my key!
3. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Holly.
Holly who?
Holly-days are here again!
4. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Elf.
Elf who?
Elf me wrap these presents, will you?
5. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Yule.
Yule who?
Yule never guess!
6. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Carol.
Carol who?
Carol of the Bells is my favorite song!
7. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive the other reindeer!
8. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Donut.
Donut who?
Donut open till Christmas!
Santa & Reindeer Jokes
9. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Santa.
Santa who?
Santa letter to you weeks ago, did you get it?
10. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Rudolph.
Rudolph who?
Rudolph the Red knows the way!
11. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dancer.
Dancer who?
Dancer is simple—just ask Santa for what you want!
12. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Coal.
Coal who?
Coal me if you need anything!
13. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ho ho.
Ho ho who?
Your Santa impression needs some work!
14. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Jingle.
Jingle who?
Jingle all the way home!
Winter Wonderland Jokes
15. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Freeze.
Freeze who?
Freeze a jolly good fellow!
16. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Ice.
Ice who?
Ice to meet you this holiday season!
17. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Alaska.
Alaska who?
Alaska Santa for a new sled!
18. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Icy.
Icy who?
Icy you hiding those Christmas cookies!
19. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Igloo.
Igloo who?
Igloo knew Suzy like I knew Suzy!
20. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Scarf.
Scarf who?
Scarf it down before dinner!
Food & Treats Jokes
21. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Gingerbread.
Gingerbread who?
Gingerbread houses are hard to make!
22. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Cookie.
Cookie who?
Cookie crumbs all over the floor!
23. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Candy.
Candy who?
Candy cane I have another one?
24. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Avocado.
Avocado who?
Avocado cold this Christmas!
25. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Nuts.
Nuts who?
Nuts about the holidays!
New Year Jokes
26. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Happy.
Happy who?
Happy New Year!
27. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Noah.
Noah who?
Noah good place to celebrate New Year’s Eve?
28. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Resolution.
Resolution who?
Resolution be a great year!
29. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Firework.
Firework who?
Firework hard, play hard this new year!
Bonus Holiday Jokes
30. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Dexter.
Dexter who?
Dexter halls with boughs of holly!
31. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Hanna.
Hanna who?
Hanna partridge in a pear tree!
32. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Chris.
Chris who?
Christmas is almost here!
33. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Interrupting Santa.
Interrupting San—
HO HO HO!
34. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Snow man.
Snow man who?
Snow man has ever been this excited for Christmas!
35. Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Walnut.
Walnut who?
Walnut come in, it’s cold out here!
Make Your Own Holiday Knock Knock Jokes
You can create your own festive or holiday jokes.
Start with a Christmas word like “present,” “mistletoe,” or “sleigh,” then think of how it sounds like another phrase. The sillier, the better! Kids especially love making up their own jokes, even if they don’t always make perfect sense.
Tips for Telling Knock Knock Jokes
The magic of knock knock jokes is in the delivery! Here are some tips to get the biggest laughs:
- Pause for effect: Give your audience time to respond “who’s there?” after each line
- Use funny voices: Try a Santa voice or a silly elf accent
- Practice first: Know your punchline so you don’t forget it
- Keep it light: Even if someone doesn’t laugh, smile and move on to the next one
- Get kids involved: Let them tell the jokes too—they love being the comedian
Happy holidays, and may your season be filled with laughter, joy, and plenty of groans at these wonderfully corny jokes!