Looking for the best elf jokes for kids?
Whether you’re getting ready for Christmas, writing a note from your Elf on the Shelf, or simply trying to make your kids laugh, these silly jokes are packed with holiday fun.
From funny elf puns to festive knock-knock jokes, there’s something here for kids of all ages. Add one to a lunchbox note, share a new joke each morning in December, or take turns telling them during a family Christmas party.
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Funny Elf Jokes for Kids
1. What kind of music do elves like best?
Wrap music!
2. What do elves learn at school?
The elf-abet!

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3. Why did the elf go to therapy?
He had low elf-esteem!
4. What do you call an elf wearing earmuffs?
Anything you want—he can’t hear you!
5. What do elves use to take pictures?
An elfie stick!
6. What is an elf’s favorite type of cookie?
Shortbread!
7. Why did the elf sleep in the fireplace?
He wanted to sleep like a log!
8. What is an elf’s favorite sport?
Mini golf!
9. Why did the elf sit on the clock?
He wanted to be on time!
10. Why was the elf such a good listener?
He was all ears!
11. How do elves clean their homes?
With Santa-tizer!
12. What do elves drive around the North Pole?
Mini vans!
13. What do elves eat for breakfast?
Frosted flakes!
14. What do elves say when they finish wrapping a present?
“That’s a wrap!”
15. Why did the elf cross the road?
To get to the toy shop!
16. Where do elves go to vote?
The North Poll!
17. What do elves call Santa’s sleigh?
A cool ride!
18. Why did the elf take a ruler to bed?
He wanted to see how long he slept!
19. What do elves say before telling a Christmas joke?
“This one will sleigh you!”
20. Why did the elf bring an umbrella to the workshop?
Because there was a chance of rein-deer!
21. What do elves serve at birthday parties?
Shortcake!
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22. What is an elf’s favorite type of weather?
Sweater weather!
23. Why did the elf stand on his tiptoes?
He wanted to reach new heights!
24. What did the elf say to the Christmas tree?
“You light up the room!”

25. What do elves use to pay for treats?
Jingle bills!
26. Why did the elf take art lessons?
He wanted to draw Santa’s attention!
27. Why was the elf’s bookshelf so neat?
He kept everything in elf-abetical order!
28. Why did the elf take the train?
He wanted to stay on track for Christmas!
29. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Elf.
Elf who?
Elf me open this present!
30. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Holly.
Holly who?
Holly-days are here again!
31. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use waiting—let’s open the presents!
32. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Yule.
Yule who?
Yule love this Christmas surprise!
33. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Candy.
Candy who?
Candy elf come out and play?
34. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Ice.
Ice who?
Ice an elf hiding behind the tree!
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35. Have your-elf a merry little Christmas!

36. I’m feeling pretty elf-confident today.
37. Believe in your elf!
38. Let’s take an elfie!
39. Don’t be so elf-centered!
40. Treat your elf!
41. I made this present all by my-elf.
Ways to Use These Elf Jokes
These elf jokes for kids are an easy way to add a little extra laughter to the holiday season. You could slip one into your kid’s lunchbox or include a few in homemade Christmas cards.
They’re also fun for classroom morning meetings, holiday party activities, long winter car rides, or family dinners. You could even cut the jokes apart and let kids take turns pulling one from a jar each day leading up to Christmas.
However you share them, these funny elf jokes are sure to bring plenty of giggles and maybe a few good-natured groans to your holiday celebrations.





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