The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and fun. What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with some fun Christmas riddles? Whether you’re with family or friends, these riddles will bring a smile to everyone’s face and challenge their thinking.
This Christmas riddles worksheet is designed to be both educational and entertaining.
Perfect for kids and adults alike, this worksheet will add some festive cheer to your holiday gatherings.
It’s a great way to engage with loved ones and get everyone in the holiday mood. So grab your holiday treats, cozy up by the fireplace, and get ready for some mind-bending riddles!
These riddles are easy enough for children to solve but challenging enough for adults to enjoy. Each riddle is paired with an answer, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned riddle lovers.
Now, let’s dive into the riddles and see how many you can solve!
1. Snowy and Bright Riddles
- What do you call an elf who sings?
A wrapper! 🎵 - What kind of ball doesn’t bounce?
A snowball! ❄️ - What’s white and can’t move?
A snowflake! ☃️ - What do you get when you cross a snowman and a vampire?
Frostbite! 🧛♂️ - Where does Santa go when he is sick?
To the elf-care center! 🏥 - What’s Santa’s favorite type of music?
Wrap music! 🎶 - What do you call a reindeer who tells jokes?
A comedian! 🦌 - Why did the gingerbread man go to the doctor?
He was feeling crumby! 🍪 - What’s the Grinch’s favorite game?
Snatch the present! 🎁 - Why does Santa have three gardens?
So he can “ho-ho-ho” in all of them! 🌱
2. Christmas Tree Riddles
- What is the best Christmas tree to decorate?
A fir tree! 🎄 - What do you get when you cross a Christmas tree with an apple?
A pine-apple! 🍍 - Why do Christmas trees like to knit?
Because they have so many needles! 🧶 - What do you call a Christmas tree that tells jokes?
A pine-derful comedian! 😂 - What type of Christmas tree do you put on your car?
A carol-tree! 🚗🎶 - Why did the Christmas tree go to school?
To get a little “tree-education!” 📚 - What’s the Christmas tree’s favorite holiday drink?
Tree-tea! 🍵 - What’s a Christmas tree’s favorite exercise?
Spruce-ups! 💪 - How do Christmas trees greet each other?
“How pine you?” 🌲 - Why did the Christmas tree join the band?
Because it wanted to branch out! 🎸
3. Santa’s Workshop Riddles
- What do you call Santa when he loses his pants?
Saint Knickerless! 🎅 - How does Santa keep his suits looking so good?
He uses Claus-tarch! 👔 - What did one elf say to the other?
“Quit sleighing around!” 🛷 - What does Santa use when he goes fishing?
A hook and a “claws” line! 🎣 - Where does Santa go to get his suits?
The Claus-tumer! 🧥 - Why does Santa go down chimneys?
Because it soot-s him! 🔥 - What’s Santa’s favorite type of candy?
Jolly Ranchers! 🍬 - What does Santa put on his Christmas tree?
A star on top! 🌟 - What’s Santa’s favorite type of movie?
Elf-comedies! 🎬 - Why did Santa go to art school?
To learn how to “draw” presents! 🎨
4. Christmas Animal Riddles
- What animal is best at making Christmas decorations?
A reindeer! 🦌 - Why do penguins love Christmas?
Because it’s snow joke! 🐧❄️ - What do you call a reindeer that can’t play music?
A “no”el! 🎶 - What do you call a Christmas owl?
A ho-ho-ho-liday bird! 🦉 - What does a bear say at Christmas?
“Yule bear!” 🐻 - Why do cats love Christmas trees?
They love to “paw-se” the branches! 🐾 - What’s Santa’s favorite reindeer’s favorite treat?
Carrots! 🥕 - What do you call a moose that loves Christmas?
A merry moose! 🦌 - What do polar bears like to eat at Christmas?
Ice cream! 🍦 - Why did the squirrel decorate the Christmas tree?
Because it wanted to “nut”-ure the tree! 🌰
5. Holiday Food Riddles
- What do you get when you cross a Christmas tree with a pie?
A “pinetart”! 🥧 - What do you call a gingerbread man who can play music?
A “cookie-tar” player! 🎸 - What do elves eat for breakfast?
Eggs and “toast” from the North Pole! 🍞 - What do you call Santa’s favorite dessert?
Frosted cookies! 🍪 - Why did the turkey join the Christmas party?
It was “stuffed” with excitement! 🦃 - What do you call a Christmas cake that’s too sweet?
A “sugar-glazed” treat! 🍰 - What’s a snowman’s favorite snack?
Carrots! 🥕 - What do you call a Christmas ham that can sing?
A ham-bassador! 🎤 - What do you call a potato who loves Christmas?
A sweet “tater” holiday! 🍠 - What do you call an elf who can bake pies?
A “flaky” elf! 🥧
6. Christmas Movie Riddles
- Which Christmas movie has a reindeer who likes to shine?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! 🦌 - What’s the most magical Christmas movie?
The Polar Express! 🚂 - Which movie is about a boy who saves Christmas?
Home Alone! 🏠 - What’s Santa’s favorite Christmas movie?
Elf! 🎬 - Which Christmas movie involves a snowman coming to life?
Frosty the Snowman! ⛄ - What movie features a holiday “grinch”?
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 🎄 - What movie has a young boy dreaming of a BB gun?
A Christmas Story! 🎯 - Which Christmas movie is about an angel earning their wings?
It’s a Wonderful Life! 🎥 - What Christmas movie features a famous hot chocolate scene?
The Polar Express! 🍫 - What’s the funniest Christmas movie?
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation! 🎅
7. Christmas Music Riddles
- What song does Santa sing when he’s happy?
Jingle Bells! 🔔 - What’s the favorite Christmas song of the snowman?
Frosty the Snowman! ⛄🎶 - What song do people sing when they’re making cookies?
Sugar and Spice! 🍪 - What’s Santa’s favorite Christmas tune?
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! 🎶 - What Christmas carol do you sing when it’s freezing outside?
Let It Snow! ❄️ - What’s the Grinch’s favorite song?
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! 🎵 - What Christmas carol is about a little drummer boy?
The Little Drummer Boy! 🥁 - What’s a reindeer’s favorite Christmas song?
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer! 🦌 - What song do you sing while decorating the Christmas tree?
O Christmas Tree! 🎄 - What’s the most popular Christmas song to sing in church?
Silent Night! 🌙
8. Santa’s Reindeer Riddles
- What do you call a reindeer who tells jokes?
A pun-deer! 🦌 - What reindeer is always worried?
Prancer! 🐾 - What reindeer loves to play music?
Vixen! 🎸 - What reindeer is known for being speedy?
Dasher! 🏃♂️ - What’s the most famous reindeer of all?
Rudolph! 🌟 - Which reindeer is always cold?
Blitzen! ⚡ - What reindeer never gets tired?
Comet! 🌠 - What reindeer loves to party?
Donner! 🎉 - What reindeer loves the spotlight?
Cupid! 💘 - What reindeer loves the snow?
Frosty! ❄️
9. Christmas Decorations Riddles
- What’s a snowman’s favorite thing to wear?
A scarf! 🧣 - What decoration do you find under a mistletoe?
A kiss! 💋 - What do you hang on the Christmas tree for good luck?
Tinsel! ✨ - What decoration do elves put on the Christmas tree?
Ornaments! 🎄 - What does Santa use to decorate his sleigh?
Lights! ✨ - What Christmas decoration makes a tree sparkle?
A star! ⭐ - What decoration do you put above the fireplace?
Stockings! 🧦 - What do you put on top of the Christmas tree?
An angel or a star! 👼 - What’s a favorite Christmas wreath color?
Green! 🌿 - What’s the most important Christmas decoration?
The tree! 🎄
10. Christmas Traditions Riddles
- What holiday tradition involves cookies and milk?
Santa’s visit! 🍪🥛 - What’s a popular Christmas decoration tradition?
Hanging stockings! 🧦 - What Christmas tradition involves singing?
Caroling! 🎶 - What tradition involves giving gifts?
Gift exchange! 🎁 - What do people do on Christmas Eve?
Open one gift! 🎁 - What do people eat on Christmas morning?
Eggnog! 🍳 - What Christmas tradition involves candles?
Advent wreath! 🕯️ - What tradition involves wrapping gifts?
Gift wrapping! 🎁 - What do people do on Christmas Day?
Celebrate with family! 🎉 - What tradition involves a big Christmas feast?
Christmas dinner! 🍽️
Conclusion
These Christmas riddles will surely bring joy, laughter, and some holiday spirit to your Christmas celebrations.
Whether you use them in your family gatherings, classrooms, or with friends, they are sure to entertain and challenge everyone.
With a wide range of riddles that span from Christmas trees to Santa’s workshop, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!