Christmas knock knock jokes are short, call-and-response jokes that use festive words like Santa, elves, snow, and Christmas traditions to make kids laugh. They’re easy to remember, fun to repeat, and perfect for family-friendly holiday humor.
Looking for Christmas knock knock jokes that kids actually laugh at? You’re in the right place.
Every December, my kids ask for the same thing: jokes they can tell over and over again — at dinner, in the car, and while waiting (very impatiently ) for Christmas morning. These Christmas knock knock jokes are short, silly, and perfect for kids of all ages.
Christmas knock knock jokes are great for:
- Family dinners and holiday gatherings
- Classroom Christmas parties
- Car rides and winter travel
- Keeping kids entertained while waiting for Christmas
If your family loves joke-telling, this post is part of our larger Family Conversation & Jokes collection, where we keep everything kid-safe, easy to share, and actually fun to use together.
what Are Christmas Knock Knock Jokes?
Christmas knock knock jokes are short, call-and-response jokes with holiday or winter themes. They’re especially popular with kids because they’re easy to tell, interactive, and always end with a silly punchline.
Top 5 Christmas Knock Knock Jokes (Kid Favorites)
These are the ones kids repeat the most — and usually insist on telling again.
- Knock knock.
Who’s there? Ho, ho.
Ho, ho who?
Your Santa impression needs work. - Knock knock.
Who’s there? Snow.
Snow who?
Snow use — I forgot my name again! - Knock, knock!
Who’s there? Elf.
Elf who?
Elf me wrap up these presents, please! - Knock, knock!
Who’s there? Donut.
Donut who?
Donut open until Christmas! - Knock, knock!
Who’s there? Hope.
Hope who?
Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!
Santa & Elf Knock Knock Jokes
Perfect for Christmas Eve, classroom parties, and Santa-obsessed kids.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Santa
Santa who? It’s Santa Claus, my son! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Elf
Elf who? Elf I knock again, will you let me in? - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Claus
Claus who? Claus I can’t wait any longer! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Elves
Elves who? We’re the elves that help you reach the North Pole!
Santa & Elf Knock Knock Jokes
Perfect for Christmas Eve, classroom parties, and Santa-obsessed kids.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Santa
Santa who? It’s Santa Claus, my son! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Elf
Elf who? Elf I knock again, will you let me in? - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Claus
Claus who? Claus I can’t wait any longer! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Elves
Elves who? We’re the elves that help you reach the North Pole!
Snow, Winter & Cold Weather Jokes
For snow days, cold nights, and winter laughs.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Snow
Snow who? Snow time to waste — it’s almost Christmas! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Freeze
Freeze who? Freeze a jolly good fellow! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Alaska
Alaska who? Alaska again — what do you want for Christmas?
Christmas Song & Carol Knock Knock Jokes
Kids love these because they recognize the tunes.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Deck
Deck who? Deck your halls with boughs of holly! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wayne
Wayne who? Wayne in a manger… - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Harold
Harold who? Hark! The Harold Angels Sing! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Dexter
Dexter who? Dexter halls with boughs of holly!
Silly & Classic Christmas Knock Knock Jokes
These are easy for kids to remember and retell.
- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Hope
Hope who? Hope you have a Merry Christmas! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Irish
Irish who? Irish you a Merry Christmas! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Yule
Yule who? Yule be sorry if you miss my Christmas cake! - Knock, knock. Who’s there? Wooden shoe
Wooden shoe who? Wooden shoe like to know what I got you for Christmas?
Want Even More Jokes?
If your kids love joke-telling as much as mine do, you’ll want to check out our full collection of family-friendly jokes and puns, all in one place.
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How to Use Christmas Knock Knock Jokes with Kids
- Take turns telling one joke at a time
- Let younger kids repeat the punchline
- Use them during dinner, car rides, or Christmas Eve
- Encourage kids to memorize and perform them
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