120 Best Elf On The Shelf Jokes That Yule Love!

Last Updated on March 8, 2024 by Michele Tripple

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Ready to teach your elf on the shelf some good jokes? Try your hand on these Elf on the shelf jokes. Yule not be sorry once you read these!

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Christmas is a time for laughter and fun! Thankfully these Elf on the Shelf jokes are just what you are looking for if you want to laugh and have fun! These jokes are so funny that you will find yourself sharing them with all your friends that no one can call your elfish this year! So treat yo’elf and your friends to these funny jokes you all will love.

Good news! These Elf on the shelf jokes are kid-friendly, so you won’t be going “sleigh what?” or “oh deer” when you hear them. These jokes really are love at frost sight! So be sure to take an elfie with your friends as you laugh about these fun Elf on the shelf jokes tonight.

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Elf On The Shelf Jokes

An Elf wearing a red shirt on a ladder with a star in his hand, an elf on the shelf joke, and a green border.
  • What was the name of the girl elf on the shelf? Miss Chievous.
  • What nerve is used to sense elves? The Elffactory nerve.
  • Where did the elf go to school? He was elf-taught.
  • Why is the elf on the shelf’s favorite school subject? Spilling.
  • What did the elf on the shelf dress up as for Halloween? Prankenstein.
  • What did the elf say when he won the lottery? Christmas be my lucky day.
  • How do you make an elf fast? You don’t feed it.
  • What did the cat say to the elf on the shelf? Meow
  • Why does the elf on the shelf do such silly things? Because he can!
  • What is green, white, and red all over? An elf with a sunburn.
  • What was the elf on the shelf’s favorite Olympic event? North Pole-vault.
  • What is mischievous and visits the homes of youngsters living in the ocean? The elf on the shellfish.
  • What does the elf on the shelf use to write with on the blackboard? Chalk-olate.
  • How did the elf get to the top floor of Santa’s workshop? He used the elfator.
  • How did Santa describe the elf who refused to take a bath? He’s elfully smelly.
  • What brand of cookies does the elf on the shelf like most? Keebler (made by elves with elfin magic)
  • Why was the elf so cold on Christmas day? Because it’s in Decembrrrrr.
  • Why does the elf on the shelf want to sneak into your school? To hear the ringing of the bells.
  • How many elves does it take to change a light bulb? Ten. One to change the light bulb and nine to stand on each other’s shoulders.
  • What did Santa call the greedy elf? Elfish
  • What kind of music did the elf-like most? Wrap music.
A boy elf is wearing a green shirt and holding a yellow and green candy cane with a joke with a green border.
  • What is green, white, and red all over? A sunburned elf.
  • What kind of bread did the elf make sandwiches with? Shortbread.
  • Why doesn’t the elf on the shelf get in any trouble for the mischievous things he does? Santa’s too busy watching all the little boys and girls see it.
  • What did the elf write on Christmas cards? Hope you have a Fairy Merry Christmas.
  • What was the elf’s favorite sport? Miniature golf.
  • What kind of money did the elf on the shelf use? Jingle bills.
  • Why didn’t Santa’s helper think he could make good toys? He had low elf esteem.
  • How long is the elf’s legs? Long enough to reach the ground.
  • What do elves like to eat for lunch? Sandwich wraps.
  • What was the elf allergic to? Sh-ELF-ish
  • What did the elf say to do on the computer to see Santa’s toy request list? First, YULE LOGon.
  • What was the elf’s favorite book? Stuart Little.
  • Why did the elf put his bed into the fireplace? He wanted to sleep like a log.
  • Why did the elf-like Dolls? He could share the clothes.
  • What did the elf play during the summer? Little League baseball.
  • What was the elf’s summer job? Short order cook.
  • What’s the first thing an elf learns in school? The elfabet.
  • What is big, green and carries a trunk? An Elfant.
  • Who sang “Blue Christmas” on a toy guitar? Elfis.
  • What did the doctor give the elf on the shelf after he hurt his leg? A Candy Cane.
A blonde boy elf is wearing a green shirt with a joke and a green border.
  • Why sis Santa’s helper see the doctor? Because he had low elf esteem.
  • What was the elf’s favorite dessert? Short Cake.
  • Who lives at the North Pole, builds toys, and rides in a pumpkin? Cinder-ELF-a.
  • What do you call a rich elf? Welfy.
  • What was the elf’s reply to the person who said they had Grandma for Christmas dinner? Yuk – We had turkey.
  • If there was one elf and another 11 elves joined him, what would the last elf be? The twelf.
  • What did the elf say when he came across another elf while on vacation? Small world, isn’t it?
  • What was the elf good at running? Small businesses.
  • What did they call the elf who told zany jokes? A Christmas Card.
  • What did the elf sing to Santa on cold winter nights? Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.
  • Why did the elf spell Christmas N-O-E? He overheard Santa say “No L” when he walked by.
  • What did Santa say to the elf who said he made the worst toys? Don’t be little yourself.
  • Why did the elf make such a good house guest? He would only stay for a short time.
  • Why was the elf so quick to anger? He had a short fuse.
  • If baseball players get athlete’s foot, what did the elf get? Mistle-toe.
  • Why didn’t the elf read long books? He liked short stories more.
  • Why didn’t the elf want to share his toys? He was too selfish.
  • What was the elf’s favorite food? Shrimp.
  • Why did the elf ask the turkey to join the band? ecause it had the drum sticks.
  • Where did Santa find the elf? On the shelf.
A girl elf holding a yellow present with a joke about an elf on the shelf with a green border.
  • Why did the elf do so poorly in school? He had a short attention span.
  • What did the elf get when he crossed a bell with a skunk? Jingle smells.
  • Why didn’t the elf invite the snowman for breakfast? Because he would eat all the ice crispies.
  • What did the elf get when he crosses an apple and a Christmas tree? A pineapple
  • Why did the elf like Christmas so much? Because of all the wrapping.
  • What do fish call Elf shenanigans leading up to Christmas? Elf on the Shelfish.
  • What type of music do elves like best? Wrap.
  • Why do Santa’s helpers go to therapy? To help their elf esteem.
  • What do you call an elf who won’t share? Elfish.
  • What make of cars do elves drive? Toy-otas.
  • What is Santa Claus’ tax status? Elf employed.
  • What are elves’ favorite types of photos? Elfies.
  • Where do elves vote? The North Poll.
  • Who is Santa’s helpers favorite chracter in Stranger Things? Elelfen
  • Why did the elf sleep in the fireplace? Because he wanted to sleep like a log.
  • What do you call an elf who learns independently? Elf-taught.
  • What do elf fans of Parks and Recreation love to say? “Treat yo’ elf.”
  • What’s the best way to gain confidence? To believe in your elf.
  • What is Santa’s helpers’ favorite song? “Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas.”
  • What did Santa tell his helpers when they listened in on his conversation? “Quit elves-dropping.”
A blonde girl elf is wearing a green shirt and holding a green and red candy cane with a joke about elf on the shelf with a green border.
  • What do vegetarian elves eat? Elfalfa.
  • Who do elf music fans call the King? Elfis.
  • What do socialist elves support? Redistribution of welf.
  • What is Santa’s helpers’ favorite convenience store? 7-Elelfen.
  • What’s an animal that never forgets Christmas? An elfant.
  • What do you call a Santa’s helper with a rags to riches story? Cinderelfa.
  • How did Santa tell his elves to check their email? “First, yule log on…”
  • What do Santa’s helpers tell someone who annoys them? “Elf off.”
  • What do elves say when they make mistakes? “I elfed up.”
  • What does Santa use after trimming his beard? Elftershave.
  • What is elves’ favorite sport? Miniature golf.
  • What do you do if you can’t hire a professional? Do it your elf.
  • What would upset a normal person but not an elf? Coming up short.
  • What currency do elves use? Jingle bills.
  • What do you call an elf entrepreneur? A small business owner.
  • What do elves say when meeting mutual friends? “Small world!”
  • What is the elves’ least favorite Christmas song? “Noelf.”
  • What goes inside elves’ pointy shoes? Their mistletoes.
  • What’s another name for Santa’s helpers? Subordinate clauses.
  • What do you call an elf who tells jokes? A real Christmas card.
A blonde girl elf is wearing a green shirt and holding a green and red candy cane with a joke about elf on the shelf with a green border.
  • Where do elves go dancing? Christmas balls.
  • What do elves use to walk when they hurt their legs? Candy canes.
  • What do you call an elf who wins the lottery? Welfy.
  • What do you get when an elf passes gas? Jingle smells.
  • Where do elves go to get famous? Holly-wood.
  • Which elf is the best jazz singer? Elfa Fitzgerald.
  • If an elf can’t do something right now, how do they handle it? Shelf it for later.
  • What is an elf’s favorite lunch? Sandwich wraps.
  • Why do elves love baseball? Because they’re Little League stars.
  • What do you call an elf who’s great in the kitchen? A short-order cook.
  • What do you get when a group of 11 elves adds another? Twelf.
  • What is an elf’s favorite type of cookie? Shortbread.
  • Why don’t elves read novels? They prefer short stories.
  • What do elves sing to Santa Claus when it’s cold? “Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.”
  • What’s an elf’s favorite cereal? Frosted Flakes.
  • What does an elf farmer call his cow? An Eskimoo.
  • How does Santa take care of his sick helpers? He nurses them back to Elf.
  • What did one angel say to the other angel? Halo-there.
  • How do elves greet each other? Small world, isn’t it?
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