80 elf jokes and elf puns for elf on the shelf fun
Get ready to jingle all the way with some hilarious elf jokes!
This collection of Christmas elf puns is packed with giggles straight from Santa’s workshop and is perfect for elf on the shelf mischief.
The best elf jokes and elf puns
Whether you’re a fan of clever wordplay or just need a little holiday cheer, these elf jokes will have you and your family laughing all the way to Christmas morning. Let’s dive into some merry mischief!
Funny elf jokes
What type of music do elves like best? Wrap.
Where do elves vote? The North Poll.
What do you call an elf who learns by themselves? Elf-taught.
What do you do if you can’t hire a professional? Do it your elf.
What do elves use to walk when they hurt their legs? Candy canes.
Why did the elf take the day off work? They had tinsel-itis.
How do elves get to the top floor? They use the elf-evator.
Why do elves make good listeners? Because they’re all ears.
What do you call an elf who bunks off work? A rebel without a Claus.
How do elves message each other? On their elf phones.
What type of animal never forgets Christmas? An elfant.
What kind of pictures do elves love to paint? Elf-portraits.
If athletes get athlete’s foot, what do elves get? Mistle-toe.
What do you call one of Santa’s helpers wearing a hi-vis jacket? The elf and safety inspector.
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What’s the first thing elves learn in school? The elf-abet.
What type of elf can carry the most books? A booksh-elf.
What do you call an elf who won’t share? Elfish.
What currency do elves use? Jingle bills.
What do you get when a group of 11 elves adds another? Twelf.
What’s green, white, and red all over? An elf with a sunburn.
What’s inside an elf’s shoes? Their mistletoes.
What do you get if you cross an elf with a duck? A Christmas quacker. (more Christmas jokes here)
What do you call a Santa’s helper with a rags-to-riches story? Cinderelfa.
Where do elves go dancing? Christmas balls.
Why are Santa’s helpers so good at making things? Because they love Do It Your Elf.
What do elves use when baking? Elf raising flour.
Where do elves go to get famous? Holly-wood.
Where did Santa find the elf? On the shelf!
Hilarious Christmas elf jokes for kids
How did Father Christmas tell his elves to check their email? “First, yule log on…”
What is Santa Claus’ tax status? Elf employed.
What do you call an elf who wins the lottery? Welfy.
What’s an elf’s favourite type of photo? Elfies.
What’s an elf’s favourite type of biscuit? Shortbread.
What’s an elf’s favourite lunch? Elf-abetti spaghetti.
What’s an elf’s favourite drink? Sprite.
What’s an elf’s favourite sport? Miniature golf.
What’s an elf’s favourite Olympic event? The North Pole-vault.
What’s an elf’s least favourite Christmas song? “Noelf.”
What is Santa’s helpers’ favourite song? “Have Your Elf a Merry Little Christmas.”
What do you get when an elf passes gas? Jingle smells.
What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper.
More short elf jokes for Christmas giggles
What make of car do elves drive? Toy-otas.
Why do Santa’s helpers go to therapy? To help their elf esteem.
What’s the best way to gain confidence? Believe in your elf.
What kind of bread do elves make sandwiches with? Shortbread. (more sandwich jokes)
What does Father Christmas use after trimming his beard? Elftershave.
What do you call an elf who tells silly jokes? A real Christmas card.
What do you call an elf entrepreneur? A small business owner.
What do elf music fans call the King? Elfis.
How do elves stay in shape? Elfy eating.
Why did the elf take a nap in the forest? Because he wanted to sleep like a log.
If an elf can’t do something right now, how do they handle it? Sh-elf it for later.
What did the elf do to lift his self-esteem? Read a self-elf book.
What do elves sing to Santa Claus when it’s cold? “Freeze a Jolly Good Fellow.”
The best elf puns
Low elf esteem
Don’t be elfish
Elfless bravery
Believe in your elf
Elf help
Elf care
Elf contained
Elf sufficient
Elf deprecating
Elf determination
Elf taught
Take an elf portrait
More funny elf puns
Practice elf control
Have some elf confidence
Take an elfie
An elf made man
Elf and safety
Just be your elf
Pull your elf together
Sh-elf it for later
All by my elf
A clean bill of elf
Elfy mind, elfy body
A picture of elf
One last elf pun…
What happens to naughty elves? They get the sack.
And there you have it: enough Christmas elf jokes and puns to keep you laughing all season long. We hope they brought some festive cheer and mischief to your day.
That’s the end of our merry mischief! We hope these elf jokes and puns add a little extra sparkle to your holiday season and help your elf on the shelf to bring lots of giggles.
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