As the holiday season approaches, many people find joy in the familiar tunes of Christmas music. While traditional carols often evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, funny Christmas songs bring a playful twist to the festive spirit. These humorous tunes add a layer of lightheartedness to the season, inviting laughter and joy into holiday gatherings. Whether it’s through clever lyrics, satirical takes on classic carols, or original comedic compositions, funny Christmas songs have become an essential part of holiday celebrations for those who enjoy a good laugh alongside their yuletide cheer.
Unique Origins of Funny Christmas Songs
The tradition of funny Christmas songs is steeped in a rich historical context. These songs often emerged as a counterbalance to the solemnity of traditional carols, offering a playful escape from the more serious aspects of the holiday. The origins can be traced back to times when court jesters and minstrels entertained with humorous renditions of popular tunes, adapting them with witty lyrics to amuse their audiences. Over time, this tradition evolved, and the advent of modern media allowed these songs to reach broader audiences, cementing their place in holiday music repertoire.
Classic Funny Christmas Hits to Enjoy
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer – Elmo & Patsy
The Twelve Pains of Christmas – Bob Rivers
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas – Gayla Peevey
All I Want for Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones
Santa Baby (Comedy Versions)
Dominick the Donkey – Lou Monte
Nuttin’ for Christmas – Barry Gordon
The Chipmunk Song – Alvin and the Chipmunks
Jingle Bells (Batman Smells Parody)
Rusty Chevrolet – Da Yoopers
Grandma’s Killer Fruitcake – The Arrogant Worms
Walkin’ ‘Round in Women’s Underwear – Bob Rivers
The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen – Bob Rivers
We Wish You Weren’t Living With Us – Bob Rivers
I’m Gonna Email Santa – Billy Gilman
Santa Claus and His Old Lady – Cheech & Chong
I Saw Daddy Kissing Santa Claus – Parody
I Farted on Santa’s Lap – The Little Stinkers
I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas – Yogi Yorgesson
Santa’s Coming in a Pickup Truck – The Chipmunks
Modern Takes on Holiday Humor in Music
Text Me Merry Christmas – Straight No Chaser ft. Kristen Bell
Christmas Sweatz – Rhett & Link
Who Spiked the Eggnog – Straight No Chaser
Christmas Can-Can – Straight No Chaser
Ugly Christmas Sweater – Meghan Trainor
Drunk on Christmas – Jimmy Fallon & Dolly Parton
Merry Christmas Kiss My A – SheDaisy
Lit This Year (Little Christmas Tree) – Straight No Chaser
Don’t Shoot Me Santa – The Killers
The Season’s Upon Us – Dropkick Murphys
Christmas Is Coming – The Muppets
White Wine in the Sun – Tim Minchin
Carol of the Bells (Goat Edition)
The Christmas Shoes Parody – Various Artists
Santa Claus Got Stuck in My Chimney – Ella Fitzgerald
Santa Lost a Ho – Comedy Collective
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Bad Choir Parody)
Please Don’t Bomb Nobody This Christmas – Ben Folds
Where Did My Snowman Go? – Kids Parody
The Chanukah Song – Adam Sandler
The Role of Bob Rivers in Christmas Comedy
The Twelve Pains of Christmas
I Am Santa Claus
Walkin’ ‘Round in Women’s Underwear
Wreck the Malls
The Chimney Song
Police Stop My Car
There’s a Santa Who Looks a Lot Like Elvis
Buttcracker Suite
Joy to the World (Parody)
Flu Ride
What’s It Gonna Take to Bring You Back?
The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen
We Wish You Weren’t Living with Us
A Letter to Santa
Little Hummer Boy
Chipmunks Roasting on an Open Fire
O Come All Ye Grateful Deadheads
He’s So Jolly
A Very Scary Solstice
Wrong Foot Amputated
Unforgettable Lyrics from Hilarious Holiday Tunes
You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch – Thurl Ravenscroft
Christmas at Ground Zero – Weird Al Yankovic
The Night Santa Went Crazy – Weird Al Yankovic
Fatso the Christmas Clown – Dr. Elmo
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jimmy Boyd
Santa Claus Is Watching You – Ray Stevens
Grandma’s Homemade Christmas Wine – Comedy Folk
Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy – Buck Owens
Percy, the Puny Poinsettia – Elmo & Patsy
Redneck 12 Days of Christmas – Jeff Foxworthy
O Holy Crap – Parody Collective
The 12 Days After Christmas – Various Artists
Boogie Woogie Santa Claus – Mabel Scott
Santa Claus Is Back in Town – Elvis Presley
Here Comes Fatty Claus – Rudolph & The Gang
Christmas is Coming for Us All – Satire Remix
Chipmunks Christmas Don’t Be Late – Alvin & The Chipmunks
Grandma’s Roadkill Christmas – Novelty Folk
Santa Passed Out in My Living Room – Parody Song
Elf Creep – Comedy Remix
Top Funny Christmas Songs to Listen Now
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas – Gayla Peevey
Christmas at Ground Zero – Weird Al Yankovic
Rusty Chevrolet – Da Yoopers
Santa Lost His Mojo – Parody Collective
Grandma’s Killer Fruitcake – Arrogant Worms
Santa’s Stuck Up in the Chimney – Kids Choir
The Fruitcake Song – Tim Hawkins
Aussie Jingle Bells – Australian Parody
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Comedy Covers
The North Pole Polka – Weird Al Yankovic
The 12 Gifts of Christmas – Allan Sherman
Green Christmas – Barenaked Ladies
Holly Jolly Homicide – Dark Humor Parody
Christmas Tree Farm (Goofy Edits)
The Mistletoe Jam – Luther Vandross
Merry Christmas From the Family – Robert Earl Keen
Grandpa’s Gonna Sue the Pants Off Santa – Dr. Elmo
Santa’s Coming for Us – Sia
Jingle Bell Rock (Fail Remix)
Christmas Unicorn – Sufjan Stevens
Unexpected Genres in Holiday Music Remixes
Jingle Bells (Reggae Remix)
Deck the Halls (Heavy Metal Version)
Silent Night (Trap Remix)
O Come All Ye Faithful (Punk Rock Parody)
Feliz Navidad (Mariachi Comedy Version)
Jingle Bell Rock (8-Bit Retro Mix)
We Three Kings (Bluegrass Comedy)
Let It Snow (Ska Punk Version)
O Christmas Tree (Lo-Fi Meme Mix)
Hark! Metal Angels Sing (Metalcore Parody)
Twerking Around the Christmas Tree (Remix Parody)
Santa Baby (Rap Comedy Remix)
Frosty the Snowman (Techno Misheard Lyrics Edit)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Dubstep Drop Edition)
Joy to the World (Country Comedy Mix)
Gangsta’s Claus – Holiday Rap Parody
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (EDM Remix)
The Christmas Jug Band – Comedy Remixes
Trap Carol of the Bells (Meme Version)
Hip-Hop Hallelujah – Holiday Rap Mix
Creating Your Own Funny Christmas Playlist
Mix classics like Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, Dominick the Donkey, Nuttin’ for Christmas, The Chipmunk Song, and The Twelve Pains of Christmas.
Add modern funny tracks such as Text Me Merry Christmas, Ugly Christmas Sweater, Christmas Sweatz, Christmas Can-Can, and Drunk on Christmas.
Include parody essentials from Bob Rivers, Weird Al, and funny choir or misheard lyric remixes.
Explore genre blends like reggae Christmas parodies, metal Christmas remixes, EDM jingles, and country comedy carols.
Add surprise tracks such as Redneck 12 Days of Christmas, Rusty Chevrolet, Santa’s Coming in a Pickup Truck, and Goat Edition carols.
Armed with a fork and endless curiosity, Alec Davison explores how food connects people, places, and memories. His articles mix humor, heart, and a pinch of chaos — just like a great meal should.