Magical, Funny and Short Santa Quotes and Sayings for the Holiday Season

If your kids are dying to know what is going on at the North Pole, we have gathered all the best Santa quotes for you to share. And if you’re looking for short Santa sayings, we also have you covered.

Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.

Santa Quotes

“Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies!” — Francis P. Church

“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” — Clement Clarke Moore

“Here’s what we know about Santa. He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good. I think he’s with the NSA.” — David Letterman

“Alas! How dreary would be the world if there was no Santa Claus! There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.” — Francis P. Church

“The name is Bond … Santa Bond. I’ll have an eggnog, shaken, not stirred.” — Michael Scott

“Whenever you give someone a present or sing a holiday song, you’re helping Santa Claus. To me, that’s what Christmas is all about. Helping Santa Claus!” — Louis Sachar

“There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus.” — Bob Phillips

“It’s always good for us to pause, And think awhile of Santa Claus, That jolly symbol we revere.” — Marshall M. Morgan

“All the world is happy when Santa Claus comes.” — Maud McKnight Lindsay

“Believe in love. Believe in magic. Hell, believe in Santa Claus. Believe in others. Believe in yourself. Believe in your dreams. If you don’t, who will?” — Jon Bon Jovi

“In this age of instant coffee, overnight rush deliveries, and 30-second media sound bites, it’s not surprising that children have discovered that their letters to Santa Claus can be sent by email.” — Patrick Flaherty

“Santy Claus, why, why are you taking our Christmas tree? WHY?” — Cindy Lou from How the Grinch Stole Christmas

“The greatest thing is not to believe in Santa Claus; it is to be Santa Claus.” — Pat Boone

“They err who thinks Santa Claus comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart.” — Paul M. Ell

“What about Santa’s cookies? I suppose parents eat those, too?” — Buddy the Elf from Elf

“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” — Francis P. Church

“You know you’re getting old when Santa starts looking younger.” — Robert Paul

“For me growing up, Christmas time was always the most fantastic, exciting time of year, and you’d stay up until three in the morning. You’d hear the parents wrapping in the other room but you knew that also, maybe, they were in collusion with Santa Claus.” — Chris Pine

“God put Santa Claus on earth to remind us that Christmas is ‘sposed to be a happy time.” — Bil Keane

“Santa Claus had the right idea. Visit people only once a year.” — Victor Borge

“Who’s the bane of Santa’s life? The elf and safety officer.” — Catherine Tate

“I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy and true love. Don’t even try to tell me different.” — Dolly Parton

“SANTA! Oh my God! Santa, here?! I know him! I know him!” — Buddy the Elf from Elf

“You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why—Santa Claus is coming to town.” — Haven Gillespie

Santa Sayings

Ah, Santa. Hello, old friend.

I wonder if I can catch Santa on my ring cam.

Reindeer puns are my deerly beloved.

Just waiting for the man with the bag.

Do you think Santa is having spiked eggnog this morning?

Mama needs coffee and so does Santa.

My reindeer squad is unstoppable.

Embrace the reindeer magic.

Believing in Santa is a joy for every girl and boy.

Sorry Santa, I can explain.

Hey Santa, any chance you’re looking for a new Mrs. Claus?

If you give joy, you get it! Simple Claus and effect!

Ho, ho, ho, and a bottle of eggnog.

Making spirits bright

Do you carrot all about reindeer fashion?

Turns out red suits only look good on Santa.

I like to consider myself the president of Santa’s fan club.

Santa Claus is goodness and kindness wrapped in red velvet. He devotes his entire being to bringing children joy.

The spirit of Santa always lives in your heart. Never stop believing.

Getting lit like Rudolph tonight.

After all these years, Santa finally brought my Christmas wish.

Hey mom, why does Santa look so much like dad?

Santa is bringing us a new addition to the family!

How do you return gifts from Santa?

Hey Santa, do you do weddings?

It’s not a question of believing in Santa, it’s about believing in the magic Santa brings to the season.

It would be a little Rudolph you not to like this pic.

I love you from head to mistletoe

Do you think he really knows when we are sleeping?

The joy of giving and family are the true gifts that Santa brings.

Santa spreads the true meaning of Christmas with every gift: love!

I don’t think Santa got my letter about the ring.

Have I been naughty this year? Well, I hope one of the reindeer eats the “naughty” list

I’m pretty sure I heard jingle bells around midnight.

Will Santa still come if I’m up all night with the baby?

Run, run, Rudolph, straight to the holiday sales.

Santa is the sparkle, shine, and jolly that every holiday needs.

I plan on sleigh-in it.

Gingerbread hugs and peppermint kisses to all!

See, I told you I was good this year.

I’m tipping my hat to Father Christmas — being that jolly deserves a round of Santa-plause!

Olive the other reindeer.

Hey Santa, I see you over deer.

Sadly, Santa only comes once a year.

Cutest reindeer on the block.

Sleigh hair, don’t care.

Hey Santa, can I get North Pole credit?

Santa symbolizes the love we give one another and the importance of happiness.

Reindeer love, pure and simple.

Make it rein with holiday cheer.

Does Santa have GPS?

Santa is a jolly reminder of the power of kindness.

Ho-ho-home for Christmas!

Dear Santa, is there still time to make the nice list?

Believe in your elf

Smiles brought to you by Santa.

Any chance the king of Christmas is looking for a queen?

We could all learn a thing or two from Santa.

Dear big, fat, judgmental jerk, I just want to tell you that I’ve been naughty this year and it was all worth it!

Santa brings out the child in all of us.

But first, let me take an elfie.

Today, I will sleigh Christmas!

Never lose that twinkle in your eye, Santa.

Kids are tucked in, time for mommy to kiss Santa Claus.

Santa reminds us it’s better to give than receive.

Santa is the king of elf-determination!

Reindeer vibes forever.

We believe!

Dear Santa…can you please define “nice?”

Another day. Another sleigh.

Santa is going gluten-free this year.

Santa made my childhood magical.

Feeling festive and deerly beloved.

Christmas loses a bit of magic the moment the belief in Santa fades.

It’s a good thing Santa didn’t see my browser history

Santa! You’re making me blush!

I never stopped believing.

Sleigh my name, sleigh my name.

You’re the best gift Santa could bring.

Stockings are stuffed. That can only mean one thing.

Reindeer games? Count me in!

Wow! Thank you, Santa!

I bet Santa never gets stuck in traffic.

Warning: reindeer crossing!

The best gift Santa brings us on Christmas morning is a room full of smiles.

The best gift Santa ever gave me was having you to celebrate with.

All is calm, all is bright

Believing in Santa is believing in love, light, and magic. Spread joy on Christmas by keeping Santa alive.

The heart of Christmas is Santa.

Reindeer hooves make me weak in the knees.

Find joy in Santa’s jolly smile.

I put the “ho” in “ho, ho, ho!”

Santa works his jolliness right into your heart.

Santa is the perfect example of believing in something even when you can’t see it.

The only man I love more than you is Santa.

Cookies with Santa Instagram captions

I didn’t see him, but I know he was here.

There is no greater sound in the world than the rustle of Santa’s sleigh bells on Christmas Eve.

Reindeer: Santa’s stylish sidekicks.

Christmas is in the air, and I’m living for it!

Looks like Santa came to town after all.

Oh deer, Christmas is here.

He does exist!

I’m Claus-itive that Santa will be putting us on the nice list this year!

Christmas calories don’t count!

Rein it in this holiday season!

Dear reindeer, teach me your sleigh-riding secrets.

My little Santa baby.

Sleigh my name, sleigh my name

The forecast this Christmas is cloudy with a chance of reindeer.

Santa Claus is the magic of Christmas. He promotes happiness and good cheer.

Santa is more than just a story. The spirit of Santa is a feeling. A wondrous feeling of giving, receiving, joy, and light. Santa brings magic to the holidays.

Soy milk for Santa, just in case.

Santa is the magical spirit of Christmas that sparks the giving in our hearts.

How I wish I could Dasher away.

One more sleep until Santa is here!

Eat, drink, and be merry

Santa: The man who sleighs all Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!

Do you think Santa would mind if I had a few?

Joyful, merry, and blessed

Smile! Santa’s coming to town.

Dashing through the snow… on a reindeer-shaped hoverboard!

My fat pants are ready

Sleigh it ain’t so?! Santa already dropped off this year’s presents!

Santa is the Christmas sugar and spice for girls and boys who are nice.

He is real!

So in love with this Santa session.

Introduced hubby to the other man in my life, Santa.

I wonder if Santa has a peanut allergy.

Setting out the milk and cookies

Santa exists within the hearts of children and adults alike.

Oh Santa, if only you were single.

Our tree is ready for presents Santa!

I wonder if Santa would notice one or two missing?

You had me at ho ho ho

I want a fat bank account and a slim waist for Christmas this year. You better not mix those two up, Santa!

I still believe.

Do you think Santa is hiring?

How rude-olph me for eating the last cookie. Oops.

Any time now, Santa.

Not believing in Santa is like not believing in joy. He is the spirit of the season — you don’t need to see him to feel the happiness he brings.

I bet Santa is sleeping in this morning.

Simply reindeering around.

Winter wonders with reindeer.

Santa, that’s officially 27 years in a row that you forget the ring for Christmas.

I will never tire of seeing that beautiful red suit.

Be naughty, save Santa the trip

Dear Santa…I can explain

Do you think Santa is keto?

Santa must not like walnuts

Take Note: Santa is an elf-made man.

A belief in Santa can soothe your soul and fill your heart with love.

Deer + Antlers = Reindeer math.

Looks like Santa finally heard my Christmas wish.

Santa teaches us kindness, generosity, and joy.

Hey Santa, how “nice” do we have to be?

I smell presents!

Has anyone ever asked Santa what he wants for Christmas?

Oh Santa, is that mistletoe?

I like Santa Claus because he only visits once a year. Every guest should follow his example

Santa teaches us that the best gifts come from the heart.

Santa knew all I ever wanted for Christmas was you.

This family believes.

Look out for deer, Santa.

Someone call Santa Claus, because I’m about to sleigh.

Hey Rudolph, you light up my life.

The enchanting spirit of Santa Claus brings joy to revelers every Christmas.

And then they lived happily ever antler…

My spirit animal is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

Sorry Santa, the baby drank all the milk.

Santa, stop here. We have cookies.

Get ready for next year, Santa.

The heart of Christmas isn’t the presents Santa puts under the tree, it’s the family surrounding it. That’s Santa’s true magic.

I promise I’ll do better next year, Santa.

Sugar and spice make the holidays nice

Christmas break to-do list: Eat, drink, nap

Up on the housetop, click, click, click.

I wish Santa would adopt me.

Every gift is a little piece of Santa.

Santa outdid himself this year.

I find you quite reindeering.

Santa sleighed this year.

I think Santa would prefer cookies and wine.

Santa is the magic of making wishes come true.

Tasted and tested for Santa’s safety.

I choose to believe in Santa Claus. He is more than a gift-giving spirit. Santa is the magic of Christmas that spreads joy and happiness around the world.

Call me Rudolph, I’m sleighing the game.

I don’t want to get Santa-mental, but making Christmas memories is the best.

Baked with love for Santa.

100% on the naughty list

I feel better knowing Santa will also be unemployed after Christmas

Looks like Santa got my letter this year.

Ever wonder why Santa wears red? It’s to get you to stop and remember to show love this season.

I bet Mrs. Claus does all of Santa’s gift wrapping.

It’s all fun and games ’till Santa checks the naughty list

I hope that St. Nicholas will soon be here.

No pouts around here. We are ready for Santa to come to town!

Reindeer cuteness overload.

Don’t worry Santa, we’ll save you some.

No milk, Santa has a new non-deery lifestyle.

I think Santa may have mixed up the naughty and nice lists this year.

You better not pout

Santa was here.

I hope I don’t see mommy kissing Santa Claus

My cookies might be better than Mrs. Claus’.

No need to claus a scene! Santa will be at the mall every day until Christmas Eve!

It’s okay Santa, I scream when Dad holds me too.

Santa brought me something sparkly this year.

Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental

I slay every day, but on Christmas, I sleigh all day.

Maybe Santa didn’t know I was naughty

I guess Santa and Mom have different definitions of nice.

I’ll be there in a Blitzen.

Not pictured: Santa.

I wonder if Santa ever takes the reindeer for a joy ride.

Santa is a state of mind.

The name is Claus, Santa Claus.

Every gift is a little piece of Santa.

Think I totally sleighed this outfit.

Oh, deer

Next year, I’m mailing a Tiffany’s catalog to the North Pole.

Ho, ho, ho? More like ha, ha, ha!

Dear Santa, do calories count on Christmas?

So that is it for our list of Santa Quotes and Sayings. We hope you found the perfect one for you!

If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Santa Letter Board Quotes, Short Funny Christmas Sayings, Funny Winter Letter Board Quotes and Merry Christmas Messages for Friends.