Ready to riddle your way into the holiday spirit?
Whether you’re searching for witty wordplay for your captions, cracking jokes at the dinner table, or just looking to sprinkle some cheer into your conversations, holiday riddles are a merry way to do it!
This fun-packed collection brings you the best riddles for Christmas, New Year’s, Halloween, and more, all wrapped up with a bow of laughter.
Perfect for social media captions, classroom games, family gatherings, or a giggle-filled group chat, these riddles will sleigh all day!
So grab your cocoa and dive in these holiday riddles are snow joke!
Funny Christmas Riddles for All Ages
What do you call a snowman with a six-pack? An abdominal snowman.
Why did Santa go to school for music? So he could improve his “wrap” game.
What’s a snowman’s favorite breakfast? Ice Krispies.
How do elves respond when they’re surprised? “Snow way!”
What do you call a cat on the beach during Christmas? Sandy Claws.
Why don’t you ever see Santa in the hospital? He has private “elf” care.
What do you call Santa when he takes a break? Santa Pause.
Why did Rudolph get a bad report card? He went down in history!
What’s Santa’s favorite type of music? Wrap.
How does Frosty get around town? By riding an “icicle.”
What’s an elf’s favorite sport? Snowboarding!
Why are Christmas trees bad at knitting? They keep dropping their needles.
What kind of bug hates Christmas? A humbug.
Why did the turkey join the band? Because it had the drumsticks.
What do snowmen wear on their heads? Ice caps!
New Year Riddles to Start Fresh with Laughs
What’s a cow’s favorite New Year’s resolution? To turn over a new “leaf.”
Why do you need a jeweler on New Year’s Eve? To ring in the new year!
What does a ghost say on January 1st? Happy Boo Year!
What’s a calendar’s favorite day? New Year’s Eve it’s a real tear-jerker.
Why was the math book excited for New Year’s? It wanted to solve more problems!
What did the fireworks say to each other? Let’s make this night lit!
Why don’t resolutions ever work in space? Because there’s no atmosphere.
How do you know it’s New Year’s Eve in a vampire’s house? There’s a countdown to bite.
What’s a gym’s favorite month? January everyone shows up!
Why did the broom get promoted for New Year’s? It swept last year away.
What did the clock do at midnight? It went cuckoo!
What did the champagne say at midnight? “Let’s pop off!”
Why was the party on the roof? To raise the bar for the new year.
What’s a tree’s resolution? To stop being so sappy.
What does a snowman say on January 1st? “Time to chill in the new year.”
Halloween Riddles That Are Boo-tifully Fun
Why don’t skeletons fight each other? They don’t have the guts.
What do you call a witch’s garage? A broom closet.
Why didn’t the vampire attack Taylor Swift? She had bad blood.
What’s a ghost’s favorite ride at the fair? The scary-go-round.
What do mummies listen to on Halloween? Wrap music.
How do zombies start their letters? “Tomb it may concern…”
What’s a monster’s favorite dessert? I scream!
What do you get when you cross a vampire with a snowman? Frostbite.
Why did the ghost get fired? Too transparent.
What kind of makeup do ghosts wear? Mas-scare-a.
Why do witches use pencils? To draw blood.
What’s a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange.
What’s a ghoul’s favorite game? Hide and shriek.
What do skeletons order at a restaurant? Spare ribs.
Why did Dracula go to art school? He wanted to learn how to draw blood.
Thanksgiving Riddles to Gobble Up
Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove it wasn’t chicken.
What sound does a space turkey make? Hubble, hubble!
What’s a turkey’s favorite dance? The turkey trot.
What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner? The turKEY!
Why did the cranberries turn red? They saw the turkey dressing!
What do you get if you divide a pumpkin’s circumference by its diameter? Pumpkin π.
What role do green beans play in Thanksgiving dinner? The side dish.
Why did the turkey sit in the drum section? He loved the drumsticks!
What’s the most musical part of a turkey? The drumstick.
Why don’t you put the turkey near the corn? Because it will gobble it up!
What do you call a running turkey? Fast food.
What do you get when you cross a turkey with a ghost? A poultry-geist.
Why was the Thanksgiving soup so proud? It was made from scratch.
What’s a stuffed animal’s favorite holiday? Thanks-giving.
Why did no one want to eat the pie? It was acting flaky.
Easter Riddles That’ll Crack You Up
Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a joke? It might crack up.
Where does the Easter Bunny eat breakfast? At IHOP.
What kind of music does the Easter Bunny like? Hip-hop.
How does the Easter Bunny stay in shape? Egg-xercise.
What happens if you tell a joke to an egg? It gets scrambled.
Where do eggs go for a vacation? New Yolk City.
What did one egg say to the other? You crack me up.
Why did the Easter egg hide? It was a little chicken.
How does the Easter Bunny keep his fur neat? With a hare-brush.
What do you call an Easter Bunny who tells good jokes? A funny bunny.
Why can’t you tease Easter eggs? They’re a little sensitive.
What’s the Easter Bunny’s favorite sport? Basket-ball.
What’s an egg’s favorite type of plant? Egg-plants.
What do you get if you cross an Easter Bunny with a shellfish? An egg-shellfish.
What’s the Easter Bunny’s favorite genre? Egg-streme comedy.
Winter Riddles That’ll Melt Your Heart
What falls in winter but never gets hurt? Snow.
Why don’t mountains get cold in winter? They wear snow caps.
What do snowmen eat for lunch? Iceburgers.
How does a penguin build its house? Igloos it together.
What do you call a snowman with a dog? Frost and found.
What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire? Frostbite.
What kind of ball doesn’t bounce? A snowball.
Why was the snowman staring at the bag of carrots? He was picking his nose.
What did Jack Frost say to the windshield? I’ve got you covered.
Why did the mittens break up? They grew apart.
What do you get from a snowy owl? Frost feathers.
What do you call a group of musical snowmen? A “melt-down” band.
Why did the scarf get promoted? It was neck and neck with its competition.
What kind of stories do snowflakes like? Cold reads.
Why are winters so chill? Because they’re cool by nature!
Summer Riddles Full of Sunshine
Why did the sun go to school? To get brighter.
What’s a shark’s favorite summer activity? Fin-tastic surfing.
Why are beaches always calm? Because the waves keep things cool.
What does the sun drink out of? Sunglasses.
What do you call a dog at the beach in July? A hot dog.
Why don’t fish do well in school? They’re always swimming below “sea” level.
What do you call a lazy summer day? Sizzle and snooze.
Why did the watermelon stop at the pool? It needed a dip.
What did the sand say to the tide? Long time no sea.
Why don’t ice cream cones tell secrets? They might melt under pressure.
What’s a summer vampire’s least favorite thing? Sunburn.
What’s a popsicle’s worst nightmare? A heat wave.
What do you call seagulls flying over the bay? Bagels.
Why did the lifeguard save the music? It had too many notes.
What do you get when you combine the beach and math? Tangent lines!
Holiday Travel Riddles for Adventurers
What kind of car does Santa drive? A sleigh-ota.
Why did the plane bring a suitcase to the beach? It wanted to check-in.
How do trains stay in shape over the holidays? Track workouts.
Why did the GPS get in trouble? It always took the wrong route.
What’s a suitcase’s favorite riddle? “Handle with care.”
What’s a traveler’s favorite type of joke? One with good directions.
Why do airplanes fly during holidays? Because they can’t walk!
What’s a snow globe’s dream destination? Anywhere without shaking.
What’s the best holiday trip for introverts? A staycation!
Why did the passport apply for a job? It needed a stamp of approval.
What did the map say to the traveler? “You mean the world to me.”
Why did the reindeer fly standby? Dasher got delayed.
What does a travel pillow dream of? First class.
What’s a vacation’s least favorite season? Cancellation.
Why do holiday travelers love elevators? They always bring you up.
Conclusion
From snowmen with abs to vampire turkeys and egg-cellent puns, these holiday riddles are made to tickle your funny bone and spice up any conversation.
Whether you’re captioning an Instagram post, lighting up the party, or just sharing smiles, there’s a riddle here to match your holiday vibe.
So, go ahead, pick your favorites, share the laughs, and let your joy sleigh!
David is the creative mind behind jokes Crafter, a hub for clever jokes, witty wordplay, and laugh-out-loud content. With a passion for humor and a knack for crafting the perfect punchline, David brings smiles to readers across the globe. When he's not writing, he's probably thinking up his next viral joke or enjoying a good comedy show.