Christmas wouldn’t be the same without some classic traditions - like a Christmas cracker, stuffed with a paper hat and some truly lame jokes.

Yes, they might be groanworthy, but to celebrate the festive season, we’re creating an index of the best (or should that be worst?) Christmas cracker jokes.

From punishable puns to jokes cheesier than a slab of Wensleydale, we want you to vote for your favourite Christmas cracker jokes – or submit your own, and see if you can outdo the classics.

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  • 1

    Why is Parliament like ancient Bethlehem? It takes a miracle to find three wise men there.

  • 2

    What athlete is warmest in winter? A long jumper

  • 3

    What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinsillitis

  • 4

    Why are christmas trees so bad at knitting? Because they always drop their needles

  • 5

    Who hides in the bakery at Christmas? A mince spy

  • 6

    What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic.

  • 7

    What did the snowflake say to the fallen leaf? You are so last season

  • 8

    Why did nobody bid for Rudolph and Blitzen on eBay? They were two deer

  • 9

    What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve!

  • 10

    What are the best Christmas sweaters made from? Fleece Navidad!

  • 11

    What is the best Christmas present in the world? A broken drum, you just can’t beat it!

  • 12

    What do you get if you lie under a cow? A pat on the head

  • 13

    What do you call a Christmas rom-com about bread?  Loaf Actually.

  • 14

    What do you get when you cross an apple with a Christmas tree? A Pineapple

  • 15

    What do you get if you eat Christmas decorations? Tinselitis!

  • 16

    What is Santa’s favourite pizza? One that’s deep-pan, crisp and even

  • 17

    Why was the turkey in the pop group? Because he was the only one with drumsticks!

  • 18

    What athlete is warmest in winter? A long jumper!

  • 19

    What did the sea say to Santa? Nothing! It just waved!

  • 20

    Why couldn’t the skeleton go to the Christmas party? He had no body to go with.