Spread holiday cheer with Christmas jokes and greetings

POLOKWANE – It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As Christmas festivities are in full swing, people around the world are spreading holiday cheer with laughter and well-wishes.

But have you ever wondered how to say “Merry Christmas” in different languages? Or perhaps you’re looking for some festive jokes to share with friends and family? Look no further!

We’ll take you on a journey through Africa to explore the diverse ways people greet each other during the holiday season, and share some side-splitting Christmas jokes to keep you merry and bright.

Wish your neighbour a Merry Christmas

• Afrikaans: Geseënde Kersfees.
• Ndebele: Izilokotho Ezihle Zamaholdeni.
• Shona: Muve neKisimusi.
• Somali: Kirismas Wacan.
• Sotho: Le be le keresemese e monate.
• Swahili: Krismasi Njema / Heri ya Krismasi.
• Xhosa/isiXhosa: Krismesi emnandi.
• Zulu: uKhisimusi oMuhle.

Jokes to keep you laughing this Christmas:
• What does Santa suffer from if he gets stuck in a chimney?
Claustrophobia.

• Why did Santa’s helper see the doctor?
Because he had a low “elf” esteem.

• What do you call a dog who works for Santa?
Santa Paws.

• What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective?
Santa Clues.

• What do you get if you cross Santa with a duck?
A Christmas Quacker.

• Why does Santa go down the chimney on Christmas Eve?
Because it ‘soots’ him.

• Who is Santa’s favorite singer?
Elf-is Presley.

• What’s Santa’s favorite type of music?
Wrap.

• What do Santa’s little helpers learn at school?
The elf-abet.

• How much does Santa have to pay to park his sleigh?
Nothing. It’s on the house.

• What do you call an elf wearing ear muffs?
Anything you like, they can’t hear you.

• What do elves post on Social Media?
Elf-ies.

• What game do reindeers play at sleepovers?
Truth or deer.

• What does Santa clean his sleigh with?
Santatizer.

• What did the green present say to the red present?
Nothing. Presents can’t talk.

• Why do cats take so long to wrap presents?
They want them to be purr-fect.

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

• What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar?
He got 25 days.

• What’s the best thing to put into a Christmas Cake?
Your teeth.

• Why do penguins swim in saltwater?
Because pepper makes them sneeze.

Source: www.whychristmas.com