The holidays are a time for fun and laughter, so we have put together a list of all the best short funny Christmas captions for you to share. And if you’re looking for short funny Christmas sayings, we also have you covered.
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Short Funny Christmas Captions
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Seasonal scrooge
There’s Noel time like the present.
Don’t be elfish.
Keep calm and decorate on
I love you from head to mistletoe.
Today, I will sleigh Christmas!
He’s an elf-made man.

“My husband’s idea of getting the Christmas spirit is to become Scrooge.” – Melanie White
Let it snow… somewhere else!
“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” – Gary Allan
Good things come in tall packages.
Decorating the tree is always snow much fun
It’s looking like a Charlie Brown tree kinda year
All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies.
Love at first Grinch sight.
A round of Santa-plause, please.
Leading up to the worst night’s sleep all year
All spruced up and ready the jingle the night away
Santa cleans his sleigh with Santa-tizer.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, but if the white runs out, I’ll drink the red

Make it rein.
It’s freezing—snow joke!
Bring on the snow day!
Who is Santa’s favorite singer? Elf-is Presley.
Yule be sorry
Grinch mode: On
May you get everything you want this year, and myrrh!
That look soots you.
‘Tis the season to sparkle
The reason why we should always jingle all the way is because nobody likes half-assed jingles
It’s lit.
“I love Christmas. I receive a lot of wonderful presents I can’t wait to exchange.” – Henny Youngman
Tinsel hair. Don’t care.
Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental.
Freeze the day

The only time of year in which one can sit in front of a dead tree and eat candy out of socks
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me … What is this, and did you keep the receipt?
How did Rudolph do on his report card? He went up in Math and down in History.
Have a holly Dolly Christmas.
Hot chocolate weather
“Who’s the bane of Santa’s life? The elf and safety officer.” – Catherine Tate
Ooooooh. We thought you said, “Christmas BEER.”
Hope you enjoy this “elfie” from us
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year
What do reindeer hang on their Christmas trees? Hornaments.
Getting more lit than the Christmas tree
This tree is going to sleigh all day
What’s every elf’s favorite type of music? Wrap.
What kind of bug hates Christmas? A bah humbug.
Having a Grinch-tastic day!
All the jingle ladies, all the jingle ladies
Snowy hair don’t care
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Will Ferrell, “Elf”

Let’s be naughty and save Santa a trip
“Next to a circus there ain’t nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit.” – Frank McKinney Hubbard
My fat pants are ready
Step right up, jingle file!
You had me at ho ho ho
What is Father Christmas’ wife’s name? Mary Christmas.
Christmas is Claus for celebration!
I’m Claus-trophobic.
May your holidays be as lovely as they look on Instagram
I hope you love the present you told me to buy for you
Santa saw your Instagram. You’re getting a muumuu and a Bible for Christmas
We go together like hot chocolate and marshmallows
I feel better knowing Santa will also be unemployed after Christmas
Winter is warmer when we are laughing
It’s all fun and games ’till Santa checks the naughty list
Christmas comes but once a year, but when it comes, it better bring good beer
Christmas calories don’t count!
May your gifts be many, and your returns and exchanges be few

Who wants CANDY CANES?!!!
There’s snowplace like home
I have the final sleigh.
The snuggle is real.
The battle between me and carbs is the real war this Christmas
Waiting for Santa to drop down the chimney like
It’s the most wonderful time for a beer.
Fairy lights on winter nights
We’re just a bunch of candy canes—sweet and slightly twisted
When it snows you have two choices. Shovel or snow angels.
My tree is set to sparkle
You are never too old for a snowball fight
“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” – Garrison Keillor
Christmas break to-do list: Eat, drink, nap
No need to Claus a scene!
Naughty, but nice.
For your present, it’s either a warm hug or a snug choke-hold. Choose wisely!
Prancer’s motto: Prance like nobody’s watching.

What do you call a poor Santa Claus? St. Nickel-less.
Coffee. Christmas music. Now let’s decorate!
Slay-bells
I put the “ho” in “ho, ho, ho!”
Sweet and twisted. Does that make me a candy cane?
Frozen fingers and eskimo kisses
No lying… We’ve been more naughty than nice!
What do you call a snowman who works out? An ab-dominal snowman.
Yule be sorry.
You know it’s Christmas when your wallet is empty but your heart is full
The Ghost of Christmas Presents is my favorite Christmas ghost.
Sleigh-ing the Grinch game with this caption.
Green is the new jolly.
My favorite color is evergreen with a hint of tinsel
My holiday weight gain is in no way an indication of increased jolliness
Apologizing in advance for the things I say this winter
Every day I’m shovelin’
My presence is really the only gift you need. Merry Christmas!
Your presents is requested

Rebel without a Claus.
What says Oh Oh Oh? Santa walking backward.
Wake me up before you cocoa.
What nationality is Santa? North Polish.
“I hate the radio this time of year because they play “All I Want For Christmas Is You” like, every other song. And that’s just not enough.” – Bridger Winegar
Claus I said so!
What did Santa ask Rudolph about the weather? Is it going to rain, dear?
What do snowmen wear to work? Snowsuits.
Dear big, fat, judgmental jerk, I just want to tell you that I’ve been naughty this year and it was all worth it!
Leave a little sparkle wherever you go
Shake it like a pole-oriod picture
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle
Pop, pop, jingle bells, pop; Pop, pop, beware, it’s the Grinch’s tinkling time.
Plotting my Christmas heist
“It’s all fun and games until Santa checks the naughty list.” – Anon
Being good for goodness’ sake was not enough motivation
Have your elf a merry little Christmas.
My spirit animal is Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

Have I been naughty this year? Well, I hope one of the reindeer eats the “naughty” list
Why are there only 25 letters in the alphabet at Christmas? Because there’s No-el.
Ho-ho-home for Christmas!
Treat yo’elf.
Snow happens, hot chocolate helps
What’s Santa Claus’s favorite type of potato chip? Crisp Pringles.
Snowy hair, don’t care. It’s Christmas!
When in doubt, add more sparkle
Be naughty, save Santa the trip
A Christmas Conspiracy: Olive, the other reindeer…
It’s beginning to *cost* a lot like Christmas…
I put so much thought into your gift, that I never got around to actually buying it. Merry Christmas, anyway!
Snow glad to see you!
Snow excited!
Happy holly-days, said the wreath to the garland.
Happy Holi-yays!
Sugar and spice make the holidays nice
Believe in your elf.

“Christmas is a time when you get homesick – even when you’re home.” – Carol Nelson
Rockin’ around the Christmas tree!
Feelin’ frosty
Grumpy 24/7
What do you call a kid who doesn’t believe in Santa? A rebel without a Claus.
It’s beginning to cost a lot like Christmas
Never underestimate my ability to buy a bigger Christmas tree
Christmas, Christmas time is near, so let’s spread some Grinchy cheer.
What do you call people who are afraid of Santa? Claustrophobic.
A mistle-toast to the holiday season.
Christmas Eve is the one night I’m looking forward to morning
Cutest Grinch in town.
My holiday Spirit? Must’ve been a wrong turn at Albuquerque
Go out there and earn your hot cocoa
I see snow… so, where’s Elsa?
It’s snow laughing matter
What is Santa’s favorite genre of music? Wrap music!
Grinch mode: activated.
Help! There’s snow way out of here

When life gives you Grinches, make Grinchade.
“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” – Charles N Barnard
Sleigh, what?!
Keep calm and snow day on!
I smell presents!
Flaunting my lack of cheer, deal with it
Why was E the only letter of the alphabet to get presents from Santa? Because all of the other letters were not E.
Hold on for deer life
I hope you’re less like Santa, and visit me more than once a year
Hope you have a remember-forever-and-ever-and-ever-and-ever kind of holiday
A mistle-toast to the holiday season
Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and receipts for all major purchases
“Nothing’s as mean as giving a little child something useful for Christmas.” – Kin Hubbard
Rockin’ each other’s Christmas socks
May your regifting practice go undetected this year
Time to get into the Christmas spirit – vodka, gin, rum, etc.
This tree is feelin’ merry and bright
How do Santa’s elves get around the North Pole? They ride icicles.

I want a fat bank account and a slim waist for Christmas this year. You better not mix those two up, Santa!
Santa puts you on the naughty list if he has just claus.
Here’s my resting Grinch face
Sleigh queen, sleigh.
Where does Santa stay during vacations? At the ho-ho-hotel.
Christmas cheer? I thought I heard Christmas beer.
Let’s go to the kitchen and whisk everyone a merry Christmas
All I want for Christmas is you… and cookies… and hot chocolate
How much does Santa pay for parking? Nothing, it’s on the house.
Say freeze!
Son of a nutcracker!
All I want for Christmas is…food!
May the Christmas season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with absolutely everything you put on your wish list
Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can ho ho ho.
What happens under the mistletoe stays under the mistletoe
Cue the twinkly lights
“Christmas is a baby shower that went totally overboard.” – Andy Borowitz
You’re mistletoe-tally rad.

Sometimes all you need is a little Grinch-time to appreciate what really matters.
Hold on for deer life.
Chillin’ with my mug and blanket just like Baby Yoda
Ice to see you!
It’s colder than my soul out here!
All my savings just disappeared! Is this what they meant by Christmas wonder?
If kisses were snowflakes, we’d be having a blizzard!
She has high elf-esteem.
Santa ho ho hopes you’ve been good this year
Up to snow good
But wait—there’s myrrh.
Christmas tree o’ Christmas tree, your ornaments are history
Dear Santa…I can explain
Did you hear that Santa knows karate? He has a black belt.
Winter is like fall except you need five pairs of leggings instead of one
Your presents is requested.
Merry Christmas! Now, excuse us while we head back to the mistletoe
Eat, drink, and be merry
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year.

Oh, deer
“That’s the true spirit of Christmas; people being helped by people other than me.” – Jerry Seinfeld
Yoda caroling: A Merry Christmas, we wish you. A Merry Christmas, we wish you
In the depths of winter, I finally learned that make snow angels
What do you get if Santa goes down the chimney when a fire is lit? Krisp Kringle.
It’s a hot chocolate and tree decorating kind of day
What do you call an obnoxious reindeer? Rude-olph.
What kind of motorcycle does Santa ride? A Holly Davidson!
I like Santa Claus because he only visits once a year. Every guest should follow his example
Grinch-approved.
Decking the halls in sparkles
This one had me at “ho ho ho”!
Let it snow…. but not on my hair
Drink up grinches
Let’s get elf-ed up.
What did one snowman say to the other? Do you smell carrots?
Stealing the show like I stole Christmas
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Friends are the hot chocolate in winter season
Believe in your elf
Ho, ho, ho? More like ha, ha, ha!
Sleigh my name, sleigh my name
‘Tis the season to be freezin’
Christmas is always a Claus for celebration.
Christmas is too sparkly… said no one ever
Don’t get caught elvesdropping on Santa!
Looking a lot like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
I’ve decided to give everyone my opinion instead of presents this year. Be excited!
Sleigh my name, sleigh my name.
Wake me up when it’s summer
Keepin’ it grinch
Santa, stop here. We have cookies.
Even the Grinch can’t resist the holiday spirit.
It’s the most wine-derful time of the year
“Aren’t we forgetting the true meaning of Christmas. You know, the birth of Santa?” – Matt Groening
Fahoo Fores, Dahoo Dores, welcome, Christmas, come this way!

Christmas is coming
My mood’s greener than these Christmas wreaths
It was love at frost sight
But wait—there’s myrrh
Why did the snowman go to the garden? To pick his nose.
You better not pout
“Peppermint, or-na-ment?” she asked when contemplating hanging candy canes on tree.
It’s a good thing Santa didn’t see my browser history
My heart’s growing… JK, still tiny
Gonna go lay under the Christmas tree to remind my family that I’m a gift
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
When life gives you snow, make snow angels
Wrapper’s delight.
When you try to be festive but deep down, you’re still the Grinch
Yule be fit to be tied when you find out you aren’t getting any presents.
I love you from head to mistletoe
Why did the pony miss singing in the choir at the Christmas concert? It was a little horse.
“Santa Claus has the right idea – visit people only once a year.” – Victor Borge
Gangsta wrapper.

We’ve got chemis-tree
Making it count because Christmas only comes once a year
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch, but we love your style.
It is socially acceptable to let my siblings wear the same PJ’s as me tonight
What’s green, covered in tinsel and says ‘ribbet ribbet’? A mistle-toad.
“You know you’re getting old when Santa starts looking younger.” – Robert Paul
I’m pine-ing for you.
“I haven’t taken my Christmas lights down. They look so nice on the pumpkin.” – Winston Spear
Cutie with a Grinchy booty.
Besides the tree, guess who’s going to get lit all day?
Have a cool yule and swell noel
Break out the ornaments and let the decorating begin
100% on the naughty list
Dear Santa: This isn’t what it looks like
You can find us under the mistletoe
All I want for Christmas is you (and maybe some Christmas cookies, too)
All I want for Christmas is see the link to my wish list
But first, let me take an elfie.

Christmas has me feeling extra Santa-mental
You’re my soul Santa.
Dream big, sparkle more, shine bright
December 25th is the only day I become a morning person
You sleigh me.
’Tis the season to sparkle and shine
What is Santa’s favorite place to deliver presents? Idaho-ho-ho.
I’m elf-taught.
You’re sleigh-in’ it.
Sleigh all day
Shake it like a pole-oriod picture.
Like the Christmas lights, let’s get lit!
What do Santa’s little helpers learn at school? The elf-abet.
Dear Santa…can you please define “nice?”
My favourite color is Christmas lights
How rude-olf of you.
What do elves post on social media? Elf-ies.
Watch your step – it could be your last
Happy Holidays! Let the bingeing begin!

Oh, deer.
The snuggle is real
Season’s greetings, said the rosemary to the sage.
Get the elf out of here.
Drink up, Grinches! It’s Christmas
The Christmas alphabet has noel
Love at frost sight!
Right as rein(deer).
Why can’t the Christmas trees knit? Because they always drop their needles!
Bah, humbug!
Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing? They keep dropping their needles.
Resting Grinch face.
So that is it for our list of Short Funny Christmas Captions. We hope you found the perfect one for you!
If you like these, you might also want to check out our other lists of Christmas Puns, Merry Christmas Messages for Friends and Family, Funny Merry Christmas Messages and Happy New Year Wishes for Friends and Family.

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Laynni has been sharing her travel adventures and day-to-day life on Routinely Nomadic social media for over 15 years and appreciates the importance of finding the perfect quote or caption to showcase those experiences. Putting her extensive writing and education background to good use, Laynni has become passionate about researching and curating comprehensive lists of all the best quotes and captions for every occasion.