With the holiday season prompting family togetherness, nothing says bonding quite like a good old dad joke. Whether in the group chat or at the dinner table, the puns are sure to fly this season. Poking fun at the Christmas sweater from a decade ago that doesn’t exactly fit the same or cracking Santa-centered tummy jokes is a sure-fire way to get a few laughs or groans this cozy season.

Whether you’re aiming to crack up your family or add a bit of corny cheer to the family soirée, a few quips will bring everyone together. Here are a few Christmas dad jokes to add to your arsenal this year, but be warned, this might lead to your gifts mysteriously vanishing from under the tree.

Why does Dad insist on reading “The Night Before Christmas” in a Barry White voice?

Because he says, “It’s my Claus for effect!”

Why did Santa let Beyoncé drive his sleigh?

Because she’s “sleigh-ing” it this season.

Why does Dad love giving socks for Christmas?

Because he can “toe-tally relate.”

What’s Drake’s reindeer’s favorite song?

“Started from the Stable, Now We Here!”

What do you call Santa when he takes a sleigh break?

Santa Pause!

Why did the snowman look through the carrots at the store?

He was picking his nose.

Why did Dad use ketchup on the Christmas turkey?

He said it “sleighs” the flavor every time.

Why does Dad insist on Santa hats for family photos?

So we don’t have to “top” his bad hair day.

Why does Santa go down the chimneys?

Because it soot-s him.

Why does Dad think he’s the best part of Christmas?

Because he’s “present” all day long.

What’s an elf’s favorite type of music?

Wrap music.

Why doesn’t Santa lend money to elves?

They’re always short

What does Eminem nickname his Christmas tree?

Trim Shady

During Christmas, there are only 25 letters of the alphabet…

Because there’s No El.

How much does Santa pay for parking?

Nothing, it’s on the house.

Why did Santa set up a TikTok?

He wanted to have online presents.

How many Christmas trees can you plant in the ground?

All of them.

What did one angel say to the other?

Halo there!

Which of Santa’s reindeer is the meanest?

Rude-olph.

What did Santa do when his sleigh broke down?

He got it mistle-toed.

Tell some of these Christmas dad jokes when you feel like you need to get in a quick laugh – or when you want to make your family members roll their eyes.

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