There is so much to say and do around Christmas, sometimes it is hard to keep track of it all. Which is why we have put together a list of all the best short funny Christmas sayings for you to share. And if you’re looking for short funny Christmas quotes, we also have you covered.
Now go ahead and browse through to find your favorite.
Short Funny Christmas Sayings
Santa, stop here. We have cookies.
It is socially acceptable to let my siblings wear the same PJ’s as me tonight
The Ghost of Christmas Presents is my favorite Christmas ghost.
Up to snow good
Coffee. Christmas music. Now let’s decorate!
The Grinch may be misunderstood, but that doesn’t mean he can’t teach us valuable lessons.
Not feelin’ it
“I love Christmas. I receive a lot of wonderful presents I can’t wait to exchange.” – Henny Youngman
I’m elf-taught.
What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? Rude-olph.
Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental.
My favourite color is Christmas lights
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch, but we love your style.
Sleigh my name, sleigh my name
Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. But this attitude sure does
Decorating the tree is always snow much fun
Claus I said so!
Let’s get elf-ed up.
What’s green, covered in tinsel and says ‘ribbet ribbet’? A mistle-toad.
“Cheer up, dude. It’s Christmas.” — The Grinch
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red
What is Santa’s favorite genre of music? Wrap music!
All I want for Christmas is you… and cookies… and hot chocolate
Stealing the show like I stole Christmas
Snow glad to see you!
Who wants CANDY CANES?!!!
Never underestimate my ability to buy a bigger Christmas tree
Grinchified
Max, fetch me my sassy pants!
Yule be fit to be tied when you find out you aren’t getting any presents.
Love at first Grinch sight.
I’m just here for the roast beast
My holiday Spirit? Must’ve been a wrong turn at Albuquerque
Help! There’s snow way out of here
Yule be sorry.
It’s colder than my soul out here!
’Tis the season to sparkle and shine
Eat, drink, and be merry
“Tomorrow is Christmas. It’s practically here!” — The Grinch
Hope you have a remember-forever-and-ever-and-ever-and-ever kind of holiday
Who is Santa’s favorite singer? Elf-is Presley.
May your regifting practice go undetected this year
It’s because I’m green, isn’t it?” — The Grinch
Green is the new jolly.
Happy holly-days, said the wreath to the garland.
My heart’s growing… JK, still tiny
When it snows you have two choices. Shovel or snow angels.
“That’s the true spirit of Christmas; people being helped by people other than me.” – Jerry Seinfeld
Hot chocolate weather
What says Oh Oh Oh? Santa walking backward.
Find joy in the simplest of things, just like the Grinch.
How did Rudolph do on his report card? He went up in Math and down in History.
Christmas break to-do list: Eat, drink, nap
Gonna go lay under the Christmas tree to remind my family that I’m a gift
Christmas cheer? I thought I heard Christmas beer.
“SANTA! Oh my God! Santa, here?! I know him! I know him!” – Buddy
You’re mistletoe-tally rad.
A mistle-toast to the holiday season.
I love you from head to mistletoe.
Hope you enjoy this “elfie” from us
Pop, pop, jingle bells, pop; Pop, pop, beware, it’s the Grinch’s tinkling time.
What do elves post on social media? Elf-ies.
“Kids today. So desensitized by movies and television.” — The Grinch
Grinch-approved.
It’s freezing—snow joke!
Frozen fingers and eskimo kisses
Feelin’ frosty
My fat pants are ready
Flaunting my lack of cheer, deal with it
“I haven’t taken my Christmas lights down. They look so nice on the pumpkin.” – Winston Spear
Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for all major purchases
Sweet and twisted. Does that make me a candy cane?
My favorite color is evergreen with a hint of tinsel
Believe in your elf
“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” – Buddy answering the phone
Winter is like fall except you need five pairs of leggings instead of one
Season’s greetings, said the rosemary to the sage.
You’re my soul Santa.
Why did the snowman go to the garden? To pick his nose.
I’ve decided to give everyone my opinion instead of presents this year. Be excited!
Grinch mode: activated.
It’s beginning to *cost* a lot like Christmas…
Let it snow… somewhere else!
What kind of motorcycle does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!
Santa saw your Instagram. You’re getting a muumuu and a Bible for Christmas
All I want for Christmas is you (and maybe some Christmas cookies, too)
That is not a chew toy!” — The Grinch
Wrapper’s delight.
Dream big, sparkle more, shine bright
Cue the twinkly lights
It’s all fun and games ’till Santa checks the naughty list
Dare to be different, just like the Grinch.
You better not pout
Santa puts you on the naughty list if he has just claus.
Go out there and earn your hot cocoa
“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” – Gary Allan
What’s Santa Claus’s favorite type of potato chip? Crisp Pringles.
We’ve got chemis-tree
“My husband’s idea of getting the Christmas spirit is to become Scrooge.” – Melanie White
That look soots you.
Christmas calories don’t count!
“I could use a little social interaction.” — The Grinch
“Oh, it’s not a costume. I’m an elf. Well, technically, I’m a human, but I was raised by elves.” – Buddy
You can find us under the mistletoe
I put the “ho” in “ho, ho, ho!”
Did you hear that Santa knows karate? He has a black belt.
My spirit animal is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
Apologizing in advance for the things I say this winter
I see snow… so, where’s Elsa?
Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing? They keep dropping their needles.
“What is that stench? It’s fantastic.” — The Grinch
Being Grinchy isn’t always a bad thing; it’s a reminder to stay true to yourself.
All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies
It was love at frost sight
Love at frost sight!
Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near.
How rude-olf of you.
The Grinch is my spirit animal.
Time to get into the Christmas spirit – vodka, gin, rum, etc.
What is Santa’s favorite place to deliver presents? Idaho-ho-ho.
Like the Christmas lights, let’s get lit!
Christmas comes but once a year, but when it comes, it better bring good beer
Why are there only 25 letters in the alphabet at Christmas? Because there’s No-el.
Leading up to the worst night’s sleep all year
Happy Holidays! Let the bingeing begin!
Sleigh queen, sleigh.
“I am the Grinch that stole Christmas… and I’m sorry.” — The Grinch
Oh, deer
“I’m singing! I’m in a store and I’m singing!” – Buddy
Grinch mode: On
“You have such a pretty face. You should be on a Christmas card.” – Buddy
This tree is going to sleigh all day
“Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.” – Andy Borowitz
Rockin’ each other’s Christmas socks
Ooooooh. We thought you said, “Christmas BEER.”
Let’s be naughty and save Santa a trip
“We can leave the Christmas lights up ‘til January” – “Lover” Taylor Swift
I’m not the Grinch, but I’m related by attitude
Leave a little sparkle wherever you go
My mood’s greener than these Christmas wreaths
Your presents is requested.
Even the Grinch can’t resist the holiday spirit.
“You know you’re getting old when Santa starts looking younger.” – Robert Paul
It’s not a phase, mom! This is the real Grinch
The snuggle is real
Let’s go to the kitchen and whisk everyone a merry Christmas
Slay-bells
Getting more lit than the Christmas tree
Seasonal scrooge
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy
Looking a lot like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Let’s get Grinchy and spread some holiday cheer!
Fahoo Fores, Dahoo Dores, welcome, Christmas, come this way!
You sleigh me.
Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho ho ho.
The battle between me and carbs is the real war this Christmas
Merry Grinchmas to all!
Why did the pony miss singing in the choir at the Christmas concert? It was a little horse.
All I want for Christmas is see the link to my wish list
Sugar and spice make the holidays nice
I smell presents!
“I’m all toasty inside.” — The Grinch
How do Santa’s elves get around the North Pole? They ride icicles.
What do you call a snowman who works out? An ab-dominal snowman.
It’s looking like a Charlie Brown tree kinda year
Christmas is Claus for celebration!
Let it snow…. but not on my hair
Santa cleans his sleigh with Santa-tizer.
All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies.
I like Santa Claus because he only visits once a year. Every guest should follow his example
Can’t handle the Grinch cuteness!
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
Believe in your elf.
‘Tis the season to be freezin’
Yoda caroling: A Merry Christmas, we wish you. A Merry Christmas, we wish you
“Stupid. Ugly. Out of date. This is ridiculous. If I can’t find something nice to wear I’m not going.” — The Grinch
What do snowmen wear to work? Snowsuits.
Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental
What kind of bug hates Christmas? A bah humbug.
A round of Santa-plause, please.
Chillin’ with my mug and blanket just like Baby Yoda
“What about Santa’s cookies? I suppose parents eat those, too?” – Buddy
When life gives you snow, make snow angels
Today, I will sleigh Christmas!
All I got for Christmas was a lousy attitude
Christmas is always a Claus for celebration.
I’m Claus-trophobic.
Freeze the day
“Holiday who-be what-ee?” — The Grinch
This one had me at “ho ho ho”!
May you get everything you want this year, and myrrh!
“There’s room for everyone on the Nice List!” – Buddy
Watch your step – it could be your last
Say freeze!
Friends are the hot chocolate in winter season
Wake me up before you cocoa.
What do you call people who are afraid of Santa? Claustrophobic.
Be naughty, save Santa the trip
Spread kindness like the Grinch spreads holiday cheer.
What did Santa ask Rudolph about the weather? Is it going to rain, dear?
Warning: Grinching in progress.
Dear Santa…can you please define “nice?”
Merry Christmas! Now, excuse us while we head back to the mistletoe
What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit? Krisp Kringle.
Am I just eating because I’m bored?” — The Grinch
What happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletoe
“Who’s the bane of Santa’s life? The elf and safety officer.” – Catherine Tate
Snow excited!
Decking the halls in sparkles
It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas
My tree is set to sparkle
I hope you’re less like Santa, and visit me more than once a year
Snowy hair, don’t care. It’s Christmas!
All wrapped up in my grinchy vibes
Right as rein(deer).
She has high elf-esteem.
Every day I’m shovelin’
Dear Santa…I can explain
“He’s an angry elf.” – Buddy
Got myself a Grinch latte – extra bitter
What do you call a poor Santa Claus? St. Nickel-less.
Drink up, Grinches! It’s Christmas
What nationality is Santa? North Polish.
“It’s all fun and games until Santa checks the naughty list.” – Anon
Hold on for deer life
But wait—there’s myrrh
Wake me up when it’s summer
The Christmas alphabet has noel
Here’s my resting Grinch face
Bah, humbug!
Have a holly Dolly Christmas.
Resting Grinch face.
Keep calm and Grinch on.
“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” – Charles N Barnard
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree!
Santa ho ho hopes you’ve been good this year
Snowy hair don’t care
Cutest Grinch in town.
Sometimes all you need is a little Grinch-time to appreciate what really matters.
You had me at ho ho ho
“You stink! You smell like beef and cheese, you don’t smell like Santa.” – Buddy
Ice to see you!
I’m pine-ing for you.
But wait—there’s myrrh.
For your present, it’s either a warm hug or a snug choke-hold. Choose wisely!
Hold on for deer life.
Having a Grinch-tastic day!
There’s Noel time like the present.
What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees? Hornaments.
100% Grinch
Have I been naughty this year? Well, I hope one of the reindeer eats the “naughty” list
There’s snowplace like home
Sleigh my name, sleigh my name.
“One man’s toxic sludge is another man’s potpourri.” — The Grinch
No lying… We’ve been more naughty than nice!
What’s every elf’s favorite type of music? Wrap.
“I’m sorry I ruined your lives and crammed 11 cookies into the VCR.” – Buddy
Keep calm and decorate on
“Son of a nutcracker!” – Buddy
Have a cool yule and swell noel
Winter is warmer when we are laughing
Rebel without a Claus.
This tree is feelin’ merry and bright
All spruced up and ready the jingle the night away
Why can’t the Christmas trees knit? Because they always drop their needles!
Christmas is coming
Besides the tree, guess who’s going to get lit all day?
“Aren’t we forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. You know, the birth of Santa?” – Matt Groening
What did one snowman say to the other? Do you smell carrots?
When you try to be festive but deep down, you’re still the Grinch
A mistle-toast to the holiday season
You’re sleigh-in’ it.
In the depths of winter, I finally learned that make snow angels
100% on the naughty list
‘Tis the season to sparkle
May your gifts be many, and your returns and exchanges be few
Plotting my Christmas heist
Shake it like a pole-oriod picture.
“He must be a South Pole elf.” – Buddy
Don’t get caught elvesdropping on Santa!
We’re just a bunch of candy canes—sweet and slightly twisted
Be it ever so heinous, there’s no place like home.” — The Grinch
May your holidays be as lovely as they look on Instagram
It’s lit.
It’s a hot chocolate and tree decorating kind of day
What do Santa’s little helpers learn at school? The elf-abet.
It’s snow laughing matter
“HELP ME…I’m FEELING.” — The Grinch
How much does Santa pay for parking? Nothing, it’s on the house.
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year.
Naughty list boss
Christmas tree o’ Christmas tree, your ornaments are history
A Christmas Conspiracy: Olive, the other reindeer…
Waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney like
December 25th is the only day I become a morning person
Grumpy 24/7
Making it count because Christmas only comes once a year
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year
All I want for Christmas is a little less Grinch.
Dear Santa: This isn’t what it looks like
Your presents is requested
Sleigh-no
When in doubt, add more sparkle
Christmas Eve is the one night I’m looking forward to morning
Don’t be elfish.
When life gives you Grinches, make Grinchade.
“Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home.” – Carol Nelson
Keepin’ it grinch
Make it rein.
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell, “Elf”
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me … What is this, and did you keep the receipt?
It’s a good thing Santa didn’t see my browser history
Mistle-nope
Step right up, jingle file!
If kisses were snowflakes, we’d be having a blizzard!
Treat yo’elf.
“Hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe entirely.” — The Grinch
“It’s just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture.” – Buddy
Prancer’s motto: Prance like nobody’s watching.
Snow happens, hot chocolate helps
Shake it like a pole-oriod picture
What is Father Christmas’ wife’s name? Mary Christmas.
My holiday weight gain is in no way an indication of increased jolliness
Oh, deer.
Yule be sorry
What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus.
Bring on the snow day!
Humbug
My presence is really the only gift you need. Merry Christmas!
But first, let me take an elfie.
Get the elf out of here.
You know it’s Christmas when your wallet is empty but your heart is full
Naughty, but nice.
“Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas.” – Kin Hubbard
We go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows
I feel better knowing Santa will also be unemployed after Christmas
My heart grew three sizes just thinking about the Grinch.
My heart may be two sizes too small, but my sense of humor is on point.
All I want for Christmas is…food!
Fairy lights on winter nights
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer.
“Santa Claus has the right idea – visit people only once a year.” – Victor Borge
All my savings just disappeared! Is this what they meant by Christmas wonder?
I have the final sleigh.
Have your elf a merry little Christmas.
The only time of year in which one can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks
Ho, ho, ho? More like ha, ha, ha!
Sleigh all day
Where does Santa stay during vacations? At the ho-ho-hotel.
“I am a cotton-headed ninny muggins!” – Buddy
Christmas, Christmas time is near, so let’s spread some Grinchy cheer.
No need to Claus a scene!
Good things come in tall packages.
Gangsta wrapper.
Ho-ho-home for Christmas!
Cutie with a Grinchy booty.
Sleigh, what?!
Christmas is too sparkly… said no one ever
Tinsel hair. Don’t care.
Being good for goodness’ sake was not enough motivation
He’s an elf-made man.
“Blast this Christmas music! It’s joyful and triumphant.” — The Grinch
Sleigh-ing the Grinch game with this caption.
Happy Holi-yays!
The Grinch stole the show and my heart.
I love you from head to mistletoe
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year
The snuggle is real.
You are never too old for a snowball fight
Break out the ornaments and let the decorating begin
I hope you love the present you told me to buy for you
Drink up grinches
Son of a nutcracker!
“And I’ll chance a dance beneath the mistletoe.” – Christmas Rappin’, Kurtis Blow
Keep calm and snow day on!
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle
So that is it for our list of Short Funny Christmas 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 Winter Chalk Board Art Ideas, Santa Quotes and Funny Grinch Quotes.
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